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Sestertius with bust of Trajan II Decius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 249
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.28 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.163
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan II Decius, laureate, draped, right.
IMP[CAES CMESSQ]DECIOTRAIAVG
Reverse: Virtus seated left, holding branch in raised right hand and vertical spear in left.
VIRTVS VG (sic)
In ex.: SC
IMP[CAES CMESSQ]DECIOTRAIAVG
Reverse: Virtus seated left, holding branch in raised right hand and vertical spear in left.
VIRTVS VG (sic)
In ex.: SC
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)