Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory) (101-102) front Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory) (101-102) back
Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory) (101-102) photo
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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252946
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Victory seated right on cippus, inscribing shield.

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

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory) (101-102) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.