As - Trajan COS III DES IIII P P S C; Pax
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#253358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left.
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
The Trajan coin features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which is an interesting choice given that Trajan is known for his military conquests and expansion of the Roman Empire. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her presence on the coin may suggest that Trajan wanted to emphasize the idea of peace and stability during his reign, despite his military campaigns.
