Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Genius
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears downwards in left; altar left.
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; Genius) 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 features an image of Trajan on one side and the personification of the Roman Senate, Genius, on the other. The inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI" means "The Senate and People of Rome, the Best Prince." This coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote Trajan's image as a wise and powerful leader.
