© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt set on draped throne.
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
Mass varies: 7.13–7.348 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST) (98-117) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Titus, who was known for his military conquests and his role in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 79 to 81 AD, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
