RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B Trajan Decius obverse — Head of Divus Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right Obverse
RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B Trajan Decius reverse — Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B
Ruler
Trajan Decius
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
250 AD-251 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO MARCO ANTONINO

Head of Divus Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 20mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B?
RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B is a Silver Antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 91B.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO MARCO ANTONINO. The reverse depicts Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B?
RIC IV Trajan Decius 91B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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