Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia
| 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#253060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears downwards in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left, and cornucopiae in left hand; to right, prow of ship.
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
The Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. It was made of gold and had a high value, equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The coin's design features the image of the goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Emperor Trajan. The coin's inscription, "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI," translates to "The Senate and People of Rome, to the Best Prince." This coin was used as a means of payment and was also seen as a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
