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Aureus - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Libertas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi.
Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.13–7.24 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Libertas) (103-111) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the rule of law during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the values that the Roman Empire stood for during that time period.
