As - Trajan COS II DES III P P S C; Abundantia
99 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 99 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II DES III P P S C
Translation:
Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the second time, elect for the third time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
