© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST M TVLLI; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing in quadriga right, holding palm; wreath above; X below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST M TVLLI
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Marcus Tullius.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Marcus Tullius [Cicero].
Comment
Mass varies: 2.91–3.31 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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 used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
