Æ25 - Traianus (ΒΕΡΟΙΑΙΩΝΑ; Beroea) (98-117) front Æ25 - Traianus (ΒΕΡΟΙΑΙΩΝΑ; Beroea) (98-117) back
Æ25 - Traianus (ΒΕΡΟΙΑΙΩΝΑ; Beroea) (98-117) photo
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Æ25 - Traianus ΒΕΡΟΙΑΙΩΝΑ; Beroea

 
Copper 9.9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Beroea (Syria)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
98-117
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#291917
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend within laurel-wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΕΡΟΙ
ΑΙΩΝ
Α

Interesting fact

The coin , the Æ25 - Traianus (ΒΕΡΟΙΑΙΩΝΑ; Beroea) (98-117) from Beroea (Syria) made of Copper weighing 9.9 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome, in a province under Roman rule. The fact that it was minted in Beroea, which is now modern-day Aleppo in Syria, suggests that the Roman Empire had a strong presence in the region and that the city was an important center for trade and commerce.