How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 98?

The obverse depicts Bust of Divus Severus Alexander, radiate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription DIVO ALEXANDRO. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 98?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 98 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Antoninianus — RIC IV Trajan Decius 98

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 98

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

250 AD-251 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.56g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO ALEXANDRO

Bust of Divus Severus Alexander, radiate, draped on left shoulder, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 98 is an antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250 AD-251 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.56g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trajan Decius 98?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 98 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 98.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 98?: The obverse depicts Bust of Divus Severus Alexander, radiate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription DIVO ALEXANDRO. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 98?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 98 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.