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Denarius - Trajan DACICVS COS IIII P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-102 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACICVS COS IIII P P
Translation:
Dacicus, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (DACICVS COS IIII P P; Victory) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize Trajan's military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule.
