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Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST PVTEAL SCRIBON; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 2.6 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Puteal decorated with lyres and garlands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST PVTEAL SCRIBON
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Puteal Scribonianum.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin]. Scribonian puteal (bidental wellhead).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–2.91 g;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 emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great expansion and military conquest for the Roman Empire, and the image of Victory symbolizes the empire's success and power. Additionally, the Latin inscription on the coin, "Bonus Eventus," translates to "good outcome" or "good fortune," which suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant event or victory during Trajan's reign.
