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As - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Victory
| Bronze | 12.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm upwards in left.
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
The Trajan coin features the image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during Trajan's reign. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its emperor. Interestingly, the Victory image on this coin is depicted with a trophy, which represents the spoils of war and further emphasizes the idea of Roman military dominance.
