Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC DAC CAP
| 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#252983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dacian seated right in attitude of mourning, with Shield and two spears
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
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 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 widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote Trajan's image as a powerful and victorious leader, and it was likely used for everyday transactions and trade. It's worth noting that the coin's Silver content has been debated among numismatists, with some sources suggesting that it may have been made of a silver-copper alloy rather than pure Silver. However, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
