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As - Trajan large SC
| Bronze | 15 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
SC in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SC
BI
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consulto
Translation: 'by decree of the senate'
Comment
Various control letters exist under the SC on the reverse.
Interesting fact
The Trajan coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. This coin was minted in Antioch on the Orontes, which was an important city in the Roman province of Syria. The coin is made of bronze and weighs 15 grams, which was a standard weight for coins of its denomination during that time. Interestingly, the coin features an image of Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, and her image on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Trajan's rule. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
