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Aureus - Titus IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | 7.4 g | - |
| 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 | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy set on palm, consisting of helmet and cuirass, oval shields, and spear left, round shield and two spears right, crossed greaves below.
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 - Titus coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a form of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during this time period.
