Decussis

The decussis (lat. Decem, dt. Ten) is the modern name for a cast bronze coin that was minted during the Roman Republic . This coin is worth ten aces . The ancient name of this coin has not been preserved.

The decussis probably never played a role in Roman coin policy and was replaced by the denarius a short time after it was issued . It was probably created at the same time as the Quincussis around 215 BC. Chr. The end of the grave Aes introduced. The decussis is the largest denomination of the Roman heavy money coins. So far, only one type of this coin has been found that was minted in Rome . The head of the goddess Roma is depicted on the obverse , behind it is the value mark X (the Roman name for the number ten). On the lapel there is a left-facing prora with the stamp above it.

literature

• Rainer Albert: The coins of the Roman Republic . Verlag Gietl, Regenstauf 2003, ISBN 978-3-924861-76-6 .