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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Libertas
| Gold | 7.34 g | - |
| 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 | 7.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod.
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
RIC erroneously omits the cuirassed description from the bust, but the example coin is cuirassed.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Libertas) (103-111) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold weighing 7.34 g is an interesting piece of history because it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual liberty and autonomy in Roman culture during the time of Trajan's rule. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
