© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan and Marcus Ulpius Traianus DIVVS PATER TRAIAN
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Trajan senior, bare-headed, togate, seated left on curule chair, feet on stool, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS PATER TRAIAN
Translation:
Divus Pater Traianus.
The divine father of Trajan.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.66–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Trajan, who was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and the construction of the Forum Trajanum in Rome.
