© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
S C in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P
Unabridged legend: Dacicus, Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Conqueror of the Dacians, conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.93–8.84 g;Diameter varies: 18–25 mm;
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 emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and a depiction of a Parthian king on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and had recently defeated the Parthian Empire in a series of wars. The inclusion of the Parthian king on the coin may have been a way for the Romans to showcase their dominance over their conquered territories and peoples. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite.
