© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 10.3 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left; left foot is on head of Dacian, right on helmet; by cuirass, three shields.
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
Mass varies: 9.529–10.9 g;Diameter varies: 27–28.4 mm;
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 goddess Victory on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C," which stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi Senatus Consulto," or "The Senate and People of Rome, by the decision of the Senate." This inscription highlights the coin's official status as a Roman imperial coin and underscores the authority of the Roman Senate in issuing currency.
