© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST ROMA; Roma, Castor, and Pollux
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castor and Pollux riding right.
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Castor and Pollux, also known as the Dioscuri, who were twin brothers in Greek and Roman mythology. They were revered as heroes and were often depicted on coins and other artifacts from the Roman Empire. The inclusion of their image on this coin may have been meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Roman Empire.
