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Denarius - Sulla and Jugurtha IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST FELIX; Diana and Bacchus
| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bacchus and Jugurtha kneeling in front of Sulla who is seated on platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST FELIX
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Felix.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin]. The fortunate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Diana and Bacchus on one side, which suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was influenced by Greek culture and mythology. This is evident in the depiction of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, and Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, who were both important deities in Greek mythology. The inclusion of these figures on the coin highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between Rome and Greece during this period.
