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Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Genius
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears downwards in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes
Comment
Mass varies: 7.2–7.39 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Genius) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional image of a Roman deity, the coin bears the image of the Genius of the Roman people, a personification of the spirit of Rome. This design was a departure from the usual imagery seen on Roman coins and reflects the importance placed on the idea of Roman identity and the role of the emperor as the embodiment of that identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (112-114) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Genius) (112-114) coin.
