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Denarius - Gaius Numonius Vala IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST VAALA
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier attacking foe who is stationed behind rampart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST VAALA
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Vaala.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of Gaius Numonius] Vala.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. Trajan is remembered for his extensive military campaigns, which expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest extent. The coin's inscription, "IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST VAALA," reflects Trajan's title as Imperator Caesar, or commander-in-chief, and his status as Augustus, or revered leader. The coin's design and inscription suggest that it was issued to commemorate Trajan's military victories and to promote his image as a powerful and successful leader.
