© Babelon Vol. II
© Babelon Vol. II
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA; Roma, Castor, and Pollux
| 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#253752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castor and Pollux riding right; female head below.
Script: Latin
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
The coin illustrated is from p. 577 of “Historical and chronological description of the coins of the Roman Republic commonly called consular coins, Volume 2,” Ernest Babelon, Rollin et Feuardent (Paris), 1885-1886.
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 Roma, who was the personification of the city of Rome, symbolized the power and influence of the Roman Empire, while the twin brothers represented the idea of brotherly love and loyalty, which were highly valued virtues in Roman culture.
