Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of Trajan Decius (250-251AD)
Offered is a wonderful example of the silver ‘Army of Illyricum’ Antoninianus issued by Trajan Decius in 250-251AD, SEAR#9374, RIC#38a. Depicted is Illyria, standing left holding patera and cornocupae, with standard behind, inscription GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI around. Issued to commemorate victories in the western Balkans.
This example dispays excellent detail, as well as an above average plachet and strike. The reverse displays a lovely bloom of rainbow toning. Accompanied by two English dealers tags, the earlier a Seaby tag dated 1954, at which point the coin sold for 8/6d, the latter decidedly more recent Strand Stamp Centre slip.
Ex. Seaby (1954), Strand Stamp Centre (2010).
Offered is a wonderful example of the silver ‘Army of Illyricum’ Antoninianus issued by Trajan Decius in 250-251AD, SEAR#9374, RIC#38a. Depicted is Illyria, standing left holding patera and cornocupae, with standard behind, inscription GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI around. Issued to commemorate victories in the western Balkans.
This example dispays excellent detail, as well as an above average plachet and strike. The reverse displays a lovely bloom of rainbow toning. Accompanied by two English dealers tags, the earlier a Seaby tag dated 1954, at which point the coin sold for 8/6d, the latter decidedly more recent Strand Stamp Centre slip.
Ex. Seaby (1954), Strand Stamp Centre (2010).
Offered is a wonderful example of the silver ‘Army of Illyricum’ Antoninianus issued by Trajan Decius in 250-251AD, SEAR#9374, RIC#38a. Depicted is Illyria, standing left holding patera and cornocupae, with standard behind, inscription GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI around. Issued to commemorate victories in the western Balkans.
This example dispays excellent detail, as well as an above average plachet and strike. The reverse displays a lovely bloom of rainbow toning. Accompanied by two English dealers tags, the earlier a Seaby tag dated 1954, at which point the coin sold for 8/6d, the latter decidedly more recent Strand Stamp Centre slip.
Ex. Seaby (1954), Strand Stamp Centre (2010).