Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius) (114-117) front Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius) (114-117) back
Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius) (114-117) photo
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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Genius

 
Silver 3.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
114-117
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#253277
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Genius, naked, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears downwards in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was an important part of the Roman economy and was used widely throughout the empire.