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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Lucius Servius Sulpicius Rufus IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; Castor and Pollux
| Silver | 3.31 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 | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castor and Pollux facing each other, both holding spears; stars above heads.
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 featuring Lucius Servius Sulpicius Rufus is notable for its depiction of the twin brothers Castor and Pollux on the reverse side. In Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux were known as the Dioscuri, and were associated with horsemanship and brotherly love. The inclusion of their image on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of family and loyalty in Roman culture.
