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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS V P P; Hercules
| Silver | 3.32 g | - |
| 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 | 3.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 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
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology. The depiction of Hercules on the coin was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Trajan. The use of Hercules on the coinage was a common practice during Trajan's reign, as he was seen as a symbol of the Roman state's military prowess and imperial authority.
