© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Denarius - Octavian IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Curule chair inscribed CAESAR DIC PER bearing wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Trajan, emperor, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
The inscription CAESAR DIC PER on the chair might not be present. It is on the original issues of Octavian but seems to be absent from all the coins under Trajan, as if the engraver was copying from a worn example.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Octavian (also known as Augustus) on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the other. This coin was minted during Octavian's reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
