© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST CAESAR; Venus, Aeneas, and Anchises
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeneas carrying Anchises and palladium.
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
Mass varies: 3.3–3.33 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Venus, Aeneas, and Anchises on one side, which is a reference to the Roman mythology of the Trojan War. The inclusion of this imagery suggests that the Roman Empire was interested in promoting its cultural and historical heritage through its currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 3.3 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
