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As - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ITALIA REST; Italia
| Bronze | 10.04 g | 27.59 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 109-110 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.04 g |
| Diameter | 27.59 mm |
| Thickness | 2.56 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, standing left, in toga, holding a long eagle sceptre in left hand and extending right hand to the personification of Italy kneeling in front of him, holding a globe in her left hand; between them, two children standing right with arms outstretched
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ITALIA REST
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum. Italia Restituit
Translation: The Senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the Senate. Italy restored
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Trajan, who was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and the construction of the Forum Trajanum in Rome.
