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Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC DAC CAP
| Silver | 3 g | 18.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Dacian, his hands bound behind him, seated right on a pile of shields and arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC DAC CAP
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi, Dacia Capta.
Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes. Conquest of Dacia.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.98–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC DAC CAP) (103-111) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Diana 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.
