© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Abundantia
| 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 |
| Years | 101-102 |
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–3.24 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
