© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST L RVBRI; Roma and Victory
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small Victory in quadriga, right.
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST L RVBRI
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Lucius Rubrius.
Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Trajan, emperor, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin], Lucius Rubrius [Dossenus].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
