Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) front Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) back
Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) photo
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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS V P P; Victory

 
Silver 3.56 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.56 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252964
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.

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 this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan (98-117 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.