Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST Q C M P I; Pietas
| 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#253769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant standing left.
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST Q C M P I
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Imperator.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its value was equivalent to about 1/4 of a modern-day US dollar. The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, and the inscription "Pietas" on the reverse side, which means "duty" or "loyalty" in Latin. This coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a significant artifact in the history of numismatics.
