© Babelon Vol. II
© Babelon Vol. II
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA; Janus, Jupiter, and Victory
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter and Victory standing in quadriga right.
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Roma.
Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Trajan, emperor, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin]. Rome.
Comment
Illustrated coin is from p. 571 of “Historical and chronological description of the coins of the Roman Republic commonly called consular coins”, 2nd edition, Ernest Babelon, Rollin et Feuardent (Paris), 1885-1886.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side, and Jupiter, the king of the gods, on the other. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his military conquests and extensive public building programs. The inclusion of Janus and Jupiter on the coin may have been a nod to the idea of Trajan's rule marking a new beginning for the Roman Empire, as well as a symbol of the imperial power and authority that he represented.
