AR24 - Trajan Decius L - Α

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	249-250
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.68 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 544711
References	RPC Online IX# 2238 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Α Κ Γ Μ Κ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΕΥ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Γάϊος Μέσσιος Κύϊντος Τραϊανὸς Δέκιος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Trajan Decius Pius

Reverse

Asclepius standing left, holding patera and serpent staff; at left, lighted altar

Lettering: L - Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

M 3791, BMC 2072

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (249-250)

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