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Double-sestertius with bust of Trajan II Decius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 249–251
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 39 mm. Weight: 31.25 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number37.1161
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 062.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan II Decius radiate right, draped and wearing cuirass.
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
Reverse: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia.
FELICITAS SAECVLI S.C.
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
Reverse: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia.
FELICITAS SAECVLI S.C.
ProvenanceBy 1937: U.S. Private Collection; anonymous gift to MFA, November 17, 1937