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Denarius - Trajan COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and corn-ears downwards by left side in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VI P P S P Q R
Translation:
Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.6–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18.4–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate Trajan's military campaigns, and the reverse side features the image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield. The coin's obverse side features the image of Trajan himself, with the inscription "TRAIANUS AUGUSTUS" surrounding his portrait. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during Trajan's reign.
