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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Hercules
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-102 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, standing front on low base, holding club downwards in right hand and lion-skin over left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS IIII P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation
Comment
Mass varies: 6.92–7.22 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman god Hercules on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Hercules was not typically depicted on Roman coins, and his appearance on this coin may indicate that Trajan was attempting to associate himself with the legendary hero and convey a sense of strength and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (101-102) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Trajan (P M TR P COS IIII P P; Hercules) (101-102) coin.
