Impressive Decius' Portrait


Trajan Decius (249-251). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PANNONIAE SC. The two Pannoniae, standing side by side, each holding standard. RIC IV 124b; C. 88. 10.05 g. 24.00 mm. Scarce. A fascinating type. Bold portrait, blackish-green patina. About EF/ Good VF.