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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: 37 mm. Weight: 31.55 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Centennial gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number69.58
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Trajan II Decius to right.
IMPCMQTP[AIA]NVSDECIVSAVG
Reverse: Victoria running left, wreath in right hand, palm in left.
VICT ORIA AVG in field: S C
IMPCMQTP[AIA]NVSDECIVSAVG
Reverse: Victoria running left, wreath in right hand, palm in left.
VICT ORIA AVG in field: S C
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Earl Fitzwilliam Collection; by 1949: with Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd., Spencer House, 27 St. James's Place, St. James's Streeet, London, S.W. 1 (Christie's auction of the Earl Fitzwilliam Collection, sold by order of the Earl Fitzwilliam's Wentworth Estates Company, May 30-31, 1949, lot 337); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 10, 1969