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Aureus - Trajan TR P COS II P P; Pax
| Gold | 7.31 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252905 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Trajan (TR P COS II P P; Pax) (98-99) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to the peaceful reign of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his military conquests but also for his efforts to maintain peace throughout the empire. This coin may have been minted to commemorate a specific event or treaty that promoted peace during Trajan's reign.
