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Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P M METELLVS Q F; Apollo
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Macedonian shield decorated with elephant's head; all within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P M METELLVS Q F
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Marcus Metellus, Quinti Filius.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation. Marcus [Caecilius] Metellus, son of Quintus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Apollo on the reverse side, which is interesting because Apollo was not a traditional Roman deity, but rather a borrowing from Greek mythology. This highlights the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Greece and Rome during the Roman Empire.
