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Trajan Decius. 249 - 251 AD. Silver Antoninianus. Rome Mint

Obv: IMP CMQ TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
radiate and cuirassed bust right.

Rev:PANNONIAE
The twins Pannoniae side by side.

Trajan Decius, a general under Philip I, was sent to crush the revolt of Pacatian, but was forced by his troops to declare himself emperor and march upon Italy. At a great battle fought at Verona, Philip's forces were defeated. Decius spent the rest of his reign combating barbarians, ending with his defeat and murder, along with his son, by Gothic forces.

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