© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcellus IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST MARCELLVS COS QVINQ
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marcellus consecrating Gaulish spoils in temple of Jupiter Feretrius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST MARCELLVS COS QVINQ
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Marcellus Consul Quintum.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of Marcus Claudius] Marcellus, consul for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.75–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a portrait of Marcellus, a Roman general and statesman, on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign (98-117 AD) and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the political and military achievements of the Roman Empire during this time period.
