Horseback Rider Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin Decius Antoninianus 249AD

Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver AntoninianusEmperor Trajan Decius (r. 249-251 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG, Trajan Decius, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand Date: c. 249-251 A.D. Size: 22mm diameter, 3.68g weight Composition: Silver Interested in buying a coin of a different emperor? Please check out our other listings. Trajan Decius, commonly known as Decius, was a Roman emperor who reigned from 249 to 251 AD. He was born around 201 AD in Budalia, present-day Serbia. Decius came from a distinguished family and began his career as a military commander. He served in various provinces and was known for his loyalty and competence. In 249 AD, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops after defeating Emperor Philip the Arab in battle. Decius' reign was marked by his attempts to restore traditional Roman values and revive the authority of the Roman state. He initiated a renewed emphasis on Roman traditions, including the revival of the ancient practice of requiring citizens to perform a sacrificial ritual to the gods of Rome. One of the most significant challenges of Decius' rule was the outbreak of the Decian persecution, which aimed to suppress Christianity and enforce traditional Roman religious practices. This marked the first organized empire-wide persecution of Christians by the Roman government. Decius faced military threats on multiple fronts, including invasions by the Goths and conflicts along the Danube frontier. In 251 AD, he died in battle against the invading Goths near Abrittus in present-day Bulgaria. Despite his attempts to restore traditional Roman values, Decius' reign was relatively short and marked by internal and external challenges. His policies, such as the Decian persecution, had a lasting impact on the relationship between the Roman state and Christianity. Our Policies1) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity - all of our ancient coins are carefully authenticated and purchased from reputable numismatic auction houses. We have been selling on eBay for over 15 years and completely guarantee the authenticity of all the coins we sell. 2) Fast shipping - all orders shipped within one business day3) 30-day return policy - not happy with your coin? Return it within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked (we pay the return shipping costs) 4) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 5) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited Gift OptionsWe offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, or purchase via the links below. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional)Black velvet display holder ($10 additional)Floating coin frame ($10 additional)

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