CVC & Collectables presents this Roman Empire Trajan Decius AR Double Denarius (Antoninianus), struck at the Rome Mint between AD 249 and 251, certified About Uncirculated (AU) by NGC. This silver coin features a commanding bust of Emperor Trajan Decius on the obverse and the goddess Victory striding left on the reverse — a fitting symbol during a reign marked by external conflict and internal strife. A sharply detailed, high-grade example of a short-lived but significant reign during Rome’s turbulent 3rd century.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Trajan Decius
- Date: AD 249–251
- Mint: Rome
- Denomination: Antoninianus (AR Double Denarius)
- Composition: Silver
- Diameter: ~21–23 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Grade: NGC AU (About Uncirculated) — Well-preserved with strong detail and minimal wear
- Reference: Sear 9387; RIC 29c; RSC 113a
Obverse:
- Design: Radiate and draped bust of Trajan Decius facing right
- Inscription: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG — “Imperator Caesar Marcus Quintus Trajanus Decius Augustus”
Reverse:
- Design: Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm branch
- Inscription: VICTORIA AVG — “Victory of the Emperor”
Collectibility:
This silver Antoninianus is a powerful relic from the brief but eventful reign of Trajan Decius, the first Roman emperor to die in battle against a foreign enemy. His issues often emphasize traditional Roman values like military success and divine favor. With an NGC AU grade, this example boasts crisp detail and a bold strike — ideal for collectors of high-grade Roman imperial coinage, especially from the Crisis of the Third Century. Find more alike here!
