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As with bust of Trajan II Decius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 249–251
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 13.97 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Templeman Coolidge
Accession Number47.1481
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan II Decius, laureate, draped, to right.
IMPCMQTRAI[ANVS]DECIVSAVG
Reverse: Genius, wearing modius, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; at right, military ensign.
in field, left and right: S C
GENIVSEXERCILL[YRICIANI]
IMPCMQTRAI[ANVS]DECIVSAVG
Reverse: Genius, wearing modius, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; at right, military ensign.
in field, left and right: S C
GENIVSEXERCILL[YRICIANI]
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge Collection; November 13, 1947: gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge to MFA