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Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan standing left, resting foot on a Dacian's head.
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: 7.27–7.3 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. Despite its small size, the coin was made of gold and weighed 7.3 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
