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Aureus - Trajan BASILICA VLPIA
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Basilica of Trajan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BASILICA VLPIA
Translation: Basilica Ulpia.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.33 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (BASILICA VLPIA) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Trajan's head, while the reverse side depicts the Basilica Ulpia, a large public building constructed during Trajan's reign. The Basilica Ulpia was a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and wealth, and its depiction on the coin highlights the Empire's prosperity and influence during Trajan's rule.
