© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA; Roma, Castor, and Pollux
| Silver | 3.02 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 | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castor and Pollux riding right; shield and carnyz in saltire below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Roma.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin]. Rome.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on one side and the twin brothers Castor and Pollux on the other. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during the time period. The inclusion of Castor and Pollux, who were revered as protectors of the state, suggests that the coin was minted during a time of political stability and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
