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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trajan TR POT COS III P P S C; Victory
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 99-100 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed SPQR in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.93–14.18 g;Diameter varies: 26–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during Trajan's reign. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of the Roman state. The use of Victory on coins also served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (99-100) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for As - Trajan (TR POT COS III P P S C; Victory) (99-100) coin.
