© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia
| Gold | 7.06 g | - |
| 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 | 7.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia standing right removing the contents of a cornucopiae.
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. The coin's obverse features an image of Trajan's head, while the reverse depicts the goddess Abundantia, who represents prosperity and abundance. 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 valued at 25 silver denarii.
