© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS IIII P P; Victory
| 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#252947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar and holding palm in left.
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: 2.76–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.03 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it 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 also includes the inscription "P M TR P COS IIII P P," which stands for "Pater Mundi Traianus Pater Patriae Consul Quartus," meaning "Father of the World Trajan, Father of the Fatherland, Consul for the Fourth Time." This inscription highlights Trajan's status as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
