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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Hercules
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, standing front on low base, holding club downwards in right hand and lion-skin over left arm.
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: 2.59–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 17–20.04 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and courage. The inclusion of Hercules on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman Empire during the reign of Trajan.
