Aureus - Trajan TR P COS II P P; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| 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#252903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and the Trajan Aureus is particularly notable because it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side. Pax is depicted holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled Rome from 98 to 117 AD and is remembered for his military conquests and extensive public works projects. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the ideals of peace and prosperity that were central to Trajan's reign.
