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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/15/2019 8:02 pm Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, proclaimed emperor by troops under his command, was able to make his usurpation stick by defeating Philip (the Arab) in battle. His reign was notable for its persecution of Christians, including the execution of Pope Fabian. However, Trajan Decius ruled for less than two years, dying fighting Goths who had invaded the Balkans. I have this specimen as RIC 16c (Sear 9374, RSC 49). Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/15/2019 9:33 pm Excellent detail on that bust. Super coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 02/15/2019 9:37 pm Nice one! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/15/2019 10:22 pm I agree excellent detail. Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 05:08 am Yep nice looking coin!..Mad eye! Wouldn't want to of messed with this guy! Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 06:40 am Quote: Wouldn't want to of messed with this guy! Who did mess with him was King Cniva of the Goths. Trajan Decius' reputation as a competent military man notwithstanding, Cniva lured him into a marsh where he and his legions became bogged down and then were simply slaughtered. Perhaps surprisingly considering how often emperors took a direct hand in campaigning, this gave Trajan Decius the dubious distinction of being the first emperor to be killed in combat against an external enemy. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 10:57 am Beautiful coin and congrats to you! Ever since I saw this episode of the "ROME Rise and Fall of an Empire" I wanted a specimen of this fine soldier. nuBceibizFk Finally got one 2 days ago and awaiting its arrival. Trajan Decius AR Antoninianus. IMP TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / ADVENTVS AVG, emperor on horseback left with raised hand & scepter Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/19/2019 4:18 pm Quote: Finally got one 2 days ago and awaiting its arrival. The specimen I've shared actually is also the first Decius I've acquired. I don't believe they're rare or even scarce, but nonetheless I've come across far fewer of them than, say, of issues of Philip the Arab or Postumus. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 02/20/2019 4:13 pm Very nice. I bought a couple of Decius coins last week as it happens. One is a similar type to the OP. Trajan Decius Obv:- IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev:- GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI Genius standing front, head to left, holding patera over lighted altar in his right hand and cornucopiae with his left; in left field, standard Minted in Rome. A.D. 249 - 251 Reference(s) - RIC 17b. RSC 56 4.01 gms, 22.51mm. 180 degrees The other is one of the PANNONIAE varieties Trajan Decius Obv:- IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right Rev:- PANNONIAE, The two Pannoniae facing each other, holding a standard between them Minted in Rome. A.D. 249 - 25 Reference(s) - RIC 26. RSC 81 3.41 gms, 21.54mm x 180mm Report this Post to the Staff
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