© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; Vesta
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front view of Temple of Vesta showing six columns, statue above; voting urn on left and tablet inscribed A C 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
Mass varies: 3.02–3.28 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on its reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion. The image of Vesta on the coin signifies the importance of family and home life in Roman culture.
