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Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
| Silver | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan standing in triumphal quadriga left, holding out branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi.
Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC) (103-111) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a representation of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and 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.
