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Æ As Emperor Trajan Decius Rv GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI 8.69 gram 25-6mm AD 250-1
Æ As Emperor Trajan Decius Rv GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI 8.69 gram 25-6mm AD 250-1

Æ As Emperor Trajan Decius Rv GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI 8.69 gram 25-6mm AD 250-1

$ 26.4

Availability: 88 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Date: AD 250-1
  • Era: Ancient
  • Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
  • Denomination: As
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Year: AD 250-1
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Ruler: Trajan Decius
  • Composition: Bronze

    Description

    Æ As
    Emperor Trajan Decius
    Rv GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI 8.69 grams 25-6mm
    AD 250-1
    The
    Æ As is a
    very rare and hard to find denomination for this period
    (AD 250's)
    of rapid economic decline
    Under Decius the double (radiate) sestertius was introduced and the sestertius rapidly declined in quality and weight over the next decade as it replaced most of the lower denomination imperial bronze coins until finally expiring during the reign of the Emperor Gallienus
    Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS
    DECIVS AVG
    Laureate draped and cuirassed
    bust of Emperor
    Trajan
    Decius right
    Rv.
    GENIVS EXERC
    ILLVRICIANI
    Genius standing left holding
    patera and cornucopia
    Standard behind
    Sear 9426
    RIC 117c