As - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#253648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consultum.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people. 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 an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin.
