Aureus - Ulpia Marciana CONSECRATIO
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Decorated carpentum being drawn left by two mules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Ulpia Marciana (CONSECRATIO) (98-117) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin features an image of Ulpia Marciana, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Trajan. The coin's design also includes the inscription "CONSECRATIO," which means "consecration" or "dedication" in Latin. This suggests that the coin may have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes, in addition to its use as currency.
