Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC ARAB ADQVISIT; Arabia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabia standing front, head left, holding branch; camel at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC ARAB ADQVISIT
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi, Arabiae Adquisit.
Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes, gained Arabia.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC ARAB ADQVISIT; Arabia) (103-111) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. This coin was minted in Rome and features an image of Trajan on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield. The coin's inscription, "ARAB ADQVISIT," suggests that it was issued to commemorate Trajan's military campaigns in Arabia. It's worth noting that the Denarius was a widely used coin denomination in ancient Rome, and many different emperors and other officials issued coins with their own images and inscriptions. The fact that this particular coin was issued to commemorate Trajan's military campaigns in Arabia makes it an interesting piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
