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Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST MEMMIVS AED C E R I A L I A PREMIVS FECIT; Romulus and Ceres
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST MEMMIVS AED C E R I A L I A PREMIVS FECIT
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Memmius Aedilis Cerialia Primus Fecit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of], Memmius, aedile, organiser of the first Cerealia (major festival dedicated to Ceres).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was placing a greater emphasis on agriculture and the fertility of the land during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). This could be seen as a reflection of the Empire's growing focus on economic development and prosperity during this period.
