© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Ulpia Marciana CONSECRATIO
| Gold | 6.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle walking left on sceptre, head right, wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.6–7.4 g;Diameter varies: 15–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Ulpia Marciana (CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance.
