Aureus - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
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
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 PRINCIPI) (103-111) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and was used as a means of promoting his image and legacy throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the values and ideals of the Roman Empire during this time period, including the importance of military victory and the divine right of the emperor to rule.
