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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Ancus Marcius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST PHILIPPVS
| Silver | 3.5 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aqueduct inscribed AQVA MAR surmounted by equestrian statue right; branch below statue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST PHILIPPVS
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Philippus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of], Philippus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Victory on the coin was a common motif during Trajan's reign, as he was known for his military conquests and expansion of the empire.
