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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan COS III DES IIII P P S C; Victory
101 year| Bronze | 8.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed SPQR in right hand and palm 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan (AD 98-117). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
