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Aureus - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Fortuna
| Gold | 7.7 g | - |
| 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 | 7.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder attached to prow and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Fortuna) coin is that it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fortuna was an important deity in Roman culture and was often depicted on coins during the Roman Empire. The inclusion of her image on this coin suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the idea of luck and prosperity, and that they believed the coin could bring these qualities to its owner. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold, a valuable and luxurious material, further highlights the significance of Fortuna and the wealth and prosperity she represented.
