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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan TR POT COS II S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, right hand raised above lighted altar left, left hand on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.63–14.23 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which is a representation of the emperor's devotion to the gods and his role as a religious leader. This image was a common feature on coins during Trajan's reign and was meant to emphasize the importance of Roman religion and the emperor's role as a spiritual leader.
