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Aureus - Julius Caesar IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; Nemesis
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis, winged, walking right, holding caduceus in left hand, and pulling drapery away from her chest with right; snake at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 7.18–7.238 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julius Caesar, who was not only a Roman general and statesman but also a prominent figure in the Roman Empire's transition from a republic to an empire. The coin's design, which includes Caesar's portrait and various gods and goddesses, reflects the cultural and political influences of the time. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.2 grams make it a valuable and significant artifact from ancient Rome.
