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Denarius - Sulla IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST FAVSTVS; Diana
| Silver | 3.01 g | 20 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 | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana standing in biga right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST FAVSTVS
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Faustus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Faustus [Cornelius Sulla].
Comment
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 goddess Diana on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). Diana was revered as a symbol of fertility, hunting, and the natural world, and her image was often used to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity. The inclusion of Diana on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the themes of fertility and prosperity during Trajan's reign.
