As - Trajan TR POT COS II P P S C; Mars
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| 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#253329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars standing right, holding spear and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation, 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 a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conquest or expansion for the Roman Empire. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin indicates that it was a widely circulating coin, as bronze was a more affordable and durable material than other metals like gold or silver.
