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Aureus - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Roma and Victory
| Gold | 7.6 g | 19 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 | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left, holding Victory and parazonium.
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
Mass varies: 7.54–7.64 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "PONT MAX TR POT COS II," which stands for "Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the second time," highlighting Trajan's role as the supreme priest and his tribunician power.
