© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes
Comment
Mass varies: 7.13–7.39 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign from 103 to 111 AD and was used as a means of promoting the Roman Empire's military conquests and ideals of power and prosperity. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the values and beliefs of the Roman Empire during this time period.
