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Aureus - Trajan P M TR P COS II P P; Fortuna
| 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 | 98-99 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder attached to prow and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation
Comment
Mass varies: 6.89–7.37 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (P M TR P COS II P P; 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 the reverse side, which symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Trajan's rule.
