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Cistophorus - Trajan COM ASIA; Victory
| Silver | 9.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, in military dress, holding sceptre, standing left, being crowned by Victory, holding trophy; all within distyle temple with ROM ET AVG inscribed in the frieze.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COM ASIA
Unabridged legend: Comunitas Asiae.
Translation: Community of Asia.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Trajan coin features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military conquests and triumphs during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
