Aureus - Trajan VIRTVTI ET FELICITATI; Virtus and Felicitas
| 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#253173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus standing right, holding spear and parazonium, facing Felicitas holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI ET FELICITATI
Translation:
Virtuti Et Felicitati.
Valour and felicity.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Trajan (VIRTVTI ET FELICITATI; Virtus and Felicitas) (112-114) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is interesting because it features the image of the Roman goddess Virtus (representing bravery and military strength) and Felicitas (representing good luck and prosperity) on opposite sides, symbolizing the balance between military power and the blessings of peace.
