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Aureus - Trajan FORVM TRAIAN; Fortuna
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forum of Trajan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORVM TRAIAN
Unabridged legend: Forum Traiani.
Translation: Trajan's Forum.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.22–7.26 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (FORVM TRAIAN; Fortuna) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Trajan on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.2 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. Interestingly, the coin was used as a form of propaganda by Trajan to promote his military campaigns and victories. The coin's design and inscriptions highlighted Trajan's military prowess and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule. The coin was also used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it remained in circulation for centuries, becoming a valuable collector's item.
