© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Salus
| Bronze | 10.3 g | 27 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne, with patera in extended right hand feeding snake coiled up round lighted altar; left arm on arm of throne.
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: 9.939–10.65 g;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 goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting the idea of safety and security for its citizens. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes the abbreviation "S C" (Senatus Consulto) indicates that it was minted with the approval of the Roman Senate, adding to its historical significance.
