Aureus - Trajan COS VI P P S P Q R; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| 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#253218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VI P P S P Q R
Translation:
Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (COS VI P P S P Q R; Fortuna) (114-117) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is interesting because it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and the emperor Trajan on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which was known for its military conquests and extensive public building programs, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors today.
