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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS V P P
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacian seated in attitude of mourning on shield; sword below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on the obverse (front side), which was a common practice in Roman coinage to display the image of the ruling emperor. This coin, in particular, was minted during Trajan's reign from 103 to 111 AD, a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and Trajan was known for his military conquests and extensive public building programs. The coin's design also includes the inscription "P M TR P COS V P P," which stands for "Pater Mundi Traianus Pater Patriae Consul Quintum Pater," meaning "Father of the World Trajan, Father of the Fatherland, Consul for the Fifth Time, Father." This inscription highlights Trajan's status as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
