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Aureus - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
| 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 | 103-111 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trajan stepping right, holding spear in left hand and raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Unabridged legend: Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi
Translation: Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes
Comment
Mass varies: 6.94–7.19 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and it was considered the standard unit of currency for the Roman Empire. The Aureus coin , which features Emperor Trajan, was minted during his reign from 103 to 111 AD. What's interesting is that the coin's design features a portrait of Trajan on one side and an image of the goddess Victory on the other. This was a common design feature of Roman coins during this time period, as the Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture and mythology. The coin's weight of 7.1 grams is also notable, as it was a significant amount of gold for a single coin and reflected the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (103-111) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC) (103-111) coin.
