© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | 7.4 g | 18.5 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 | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan riding right and aiming spear at Dacian.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.42–7.45 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign from 103 to 111 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and the materials used to create it, such as gold, reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
