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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Trajan IMPERATOR VII
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan seated right on low platform, along with two officers and four soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR VII
Translation:
Imperator, Septimum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (IMPERATOR VII) (114-117) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which was known for its military conquests and extensive public building programs, and the image of Victory symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.2 grams make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
