Trajan Decius antoninianus, AD 249-251
Item — Box: 2, Item: 52
Scope and Contents
He became emperor after defeating Philip I near Verona. Much of his short reign was spent with the barbarians on the northern frontier and in a battle against the goths in AD 251 Decius was defeated and killed together with his elder son, Herennius. The reign of Decius is best known for his rigorous persecution of the Christians, in which Pope Fabian lost his life.
Dates
- Creation: AD 249-251
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Trajan Decius; Reverse: Decius on horseback
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)