Denarius - Aretas IV IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST P HYPSAE AED CVR C HYPSAE COS PREIVE CAPTV; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing in quadriga left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST P HYPSAE AED CVR C HYPSAE COS PREIVE CAPTV
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit Plautius Hypsaeus, Aedile Curule. Caius Hypsaeus Preivernum Captum.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Plautius Hypsaeus, Aedile Curule. Caius [Plautius] Hypsaeus conquered Privernum (town of the Volsci),
Comment
The illustrated coin is from Page 572 of “Historical and chronological description of the coins of the Roman Republic commonly called consular coins," Volume 2, Ernest Babelon, Rollin and Feuardent (Paris), 1885-1886.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. The image of Jupiter is depicted standing with a lightning bolt in his right hand, and a scepter in his left. This representation of Jupiter is unique among Roman coins, and it highlights the importance of the god in Roman mythology and culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content and the fact that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
