© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C; Victory
| 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 | 114-117 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.14–12.252 g;Diameter varies: 26–28 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 (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan (AD 114-117). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS," which translates to "Senate and People of Rome," highlighting the importance of the Roman Senate and the people in the governance of the empire.
