Aureus - Nerva IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nerva coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and stabilize its economy. The coin's design features an image of Nerva on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military victories and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency during its time.
