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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS III P P; Pax
100 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 100 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, wearing wreath, standing left, holding branch up in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.32 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS III P P; Pax) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to the relative peace and stability that the Roman Empire experienced during Trajan's reign. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that prominently features a female deity, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
