© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Gold | 7.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Column of Trajan surmounted with a statue of Trajan; two eagles at base and a wreath with spirals and dots on column.
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
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 unique blend of Roman and Greek artistic styles. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Trajan, while the reverse features a representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield. The coin's design reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Roman and Greek civilizations during the Roman Empire.
