Denarius - Matidia and Sabina (PIETAS AVGVST) (98-117) front Denarius - Matidia and Sabina (PIETAS AVGVST) (98-117) back
Denarius - Matidia and Sabina (PIETAS AVGVST) (98-117) photo
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Denarius - Matidia and Sabina PIETAS AVGVST

 
Silver 3 g 17.5 mm
Description
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 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#253744
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Matidia standing front, head left, placing her hands on the heads of Sabina and Matidia the younger.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGVST

Unabridged legend: Pietas Augusti.

Translation: Piety of the Emperor.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.33–3.34 g;
Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of piety and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of family and religious values during the Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (98-117)  - - - - - -

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