Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure standing and holding dolphin.
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI) (103-111) coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time. The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and the letters "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI" on the other, which stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi" or "The Senate and People of Rome to the Best Emperor." This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors today.
