Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS DES II
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| 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#253309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan seated right, holding sceptre and patera.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS DES II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS DES II) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. It was a standard circulation coin made of silver and was widely used throughout the empire for everyday transactions. The coin features an image of Trajan on one side and a variety of symbols and gods on the other, showcasing the cultural and religious diversity of the Roman Empire at the time. Despite being over 2,000 years old, many of these coins have survived and are highly sought after by collectors today, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
