As - Trajan COS III DES IIII P P S C; Mars
101 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 101 |
| 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#253356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars standing right, leaning on spear and holding shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III DES IIII P P S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time, elect for the fourth 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 a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side. This is significant because Trajan, the emperor represented on the obverse side, was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a way to highlight Trajan's military prowess and reinforce his image as a powerful and successful leader.
