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Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Jupiter and Victory
| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.
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 coin is that it features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's belief in the power of Jupiter and the idea that the emperor's rule was divinely ordained. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
