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Aureus - Trajan CONSERVATORI PATRIS PATRIAE; Jupiter
| Gold | 7 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak on right and left arms, standing left, holding thunderbolt over Trajan in right hand and straight sceptre in left: Trajan, togate, stands left, holding up branch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATORI PATRIS PATRIAE
Translation:
Conservatori Patris Patriae.
To the protector of the father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.73–7.22 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (CONSERVATORI PATRIS PATRIAE; Jupiter) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign (112-114 AD) and was used as a means of spreading Roman propaganda and promoting the imperial cult. The coin's design was meant to emphasize Trajan's role as a powerful and divine leader, and its gold content made it a valuable and prestigious currency.
