Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST CAESAR
| 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#253785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant stepping on dragon, right.
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST CAESAR
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Caesar.
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, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign and was used as a standard form of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from previous Roman coins, which were made of copper or bronze, and it reflects the increased wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Trajan's rule.
