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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan and Nerva TR P COS II P P PROVID
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nerva, togate, standing left, holding roll and in left hand and handing globe in right hand to Trajan, in military dress, standing right, holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II P P PROVID
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Providentia.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Foresight.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Trajan and Nerva, on the same coin. This is because Nerva was adopted by Trajan as his son and successor, and this coin was minted during the period when they were both co-emperors. This coin is a unique representation of the political situation at the time and is highly sought after by collectors.
