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Denarius - Augustus and Agrippa IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue of Agrippa standing right on pedestal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Cossus Cornelii Filius Lentulus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of], Cossus, son of Cornelius Lentulus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.01 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two Roman leaders, Augustus and Agrippa, on opposite sides. Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. Agrippa, also known as Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, was a close friend and advisor to Augustus and served as his right-hand man. The coin's design reflects the importance of these two leaders in Roman history and their close relationship.
