© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC AET AVG; Aeternitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, veiled, standing right, holding out head of Sun in right hand and head of Moon in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC AET AVG
Unabridged legend: Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi, Aeternitas Augusti.
Translation: Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes. Eternity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, which represents eternity, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the eternal nature of the Roman Empire and the rule of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his military conquests and extensive public works projects. The coin's design serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its cultural influence that continues to be felt even today.
