Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST L VALERIVS; Apollo and Diana
| 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#253788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana standing in biga right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST L VALERIVS
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Lucius Valerius.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Lucius Valerius [Flaccus].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Apollo and Diana on its reverse side, which is interesting because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture during the time of the Roman Empire. Apollo and Diana were both important deities in Greek mythology, and their inclusion on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire was willing to adopt and incorporate elements of Greek culture into their own currency and art. This blending of cultures is a fascinating aspect of ancient history and highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of cultural exchange in the ancient world.
