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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; Venus
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fasces with axe between corn-ears on left and caduceus on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). Venus was considered a symbol of love, beauty, and fertility, and her image was often used to promote the idea of Roman prosperity and abundance. The inclusion of Venus on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during Trajan's rule.
