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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS V P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.18 g | 19 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 | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory standing right on prow, 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
The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS V P P; Victory) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military conquests and victories, and the coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and power.
