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Aureus - Trajan AVGVSTI PROFECTIO
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan on horse prancing right, holding spear; soldier holding spear and shield front; behind, three soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI PROFECTIO
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 6.99–7.19 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (AVGVSTI PROFECTIO) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin features an image of Trajan on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.1 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and imagery reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during Trajan's reign. The image of Victory on the coin symbolizes the empire's military conquests and expansion, while the image of Trajan represents the power and authority of the Roman emperor. The coin's Latin inscription, "AVGVSTI PROFECTIO," translates to "The Progress of the Augustus," which refers to the emperor's title and highlights the coin's connection to the Roman Empire's imperial ideology.
