As - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax) (103-111) front As - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax) (103-111) back
As - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax) (103-111) photo
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As - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
103-111
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
References
Numista
N#253463
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre; Dacian kneeling right at feet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. 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 the image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and his efforts to expand the Roman Empire. The coin's design includes a portrait of Trajan on one side and the goddess Pax (Irene) on the other, symbolizing the peace and prosperity that Trajan brought to the empire during his reign.