249 NGC AU Trajan Decius Double Denarius Roman Empire Emperor Horseback (23060401C)
Almost Uncirculated Emperor Trajan Decius Roman Empire silver double denarius coin.
Important commemorative coin struck to celebrate the Emperor's arrival in Rome after the defeat of Emperor Philip II at Verona.
Issued 249 CE, RIC 11, Foss 1 (attributed to 249), approx. 22mm.
Detailed presentation of Decius on horseback.
Original luster present.
Certified by NGC to AU.
Obverse: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor on horse pacing left, raising right hand and holding short scepter.