Trajan Decius. Sestertius

Trajan Decius; 249-251 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 14.45g. RIC-112a (S), C-18 (4 Fr.). Obv: IM[P C] M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: D - [A] - C - I - A S - C Dacia standing l. holding staff surmounted by ass's head. The metal glinting through the patina at several spots appears to be red copper, not the yellow brass expected for sestertii. Purchased from Harmer Rooke, 21 December 1971.. VF