Aureus - Trajan, Nerva, and Plotina DIVI NERVA P ET PLOTINA AVG IMP TRAIAN
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| 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#253702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Nerva facing bust of Plotina.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVI NERVA P ET PLOTINA AVG IMP TRAIAN
Translation:
Divi Nerva Pater Et Plotina Augusta Imperatoris Traiani.
The divine Nerva, father [of Trajan] and [Pompeia] Plotina, the venerable, [consort] of supreme commander (Imperator) Trajan.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three Roman emperors: Trajan, Nerva, and Plotina. This is unusual because typically, Roman coins only featured the portrait of a single emperor. The fact that this coin includes three emperors suggests that it was issued during a time of political stability and unity in the Roman Empire. Additionally, the use of gold for the coin's material adds to its value and significance, highlighting the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
