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Denarius - Trajan COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC PAX; Pax
| Silver | 3.32 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 | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, with torch in right hand setting fire to pile of arms left and holding cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC PAX
Translation:
Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, Optimo Principi, Pax.
Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes. Peace.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on its reverse side, which is fitting since the coin was minted during a period of relative peace and prosperity under Emperor Trajan's rule. This coin is a representation of the Roman Empire's values and ideals, and it's interesting to note that the image of Pax was used on many other Roman coins during this time period as well.
