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Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Mars
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak round shoulders, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder 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
Mass varies: 2.54–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Mars) (114-117) coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. This is because Trajan was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Roman Empire, and Mars was considered the god of war and victory. The inclusion of Mars on the coin served as a symbol of Trajan's military prowess and the power of the Roman Empire.
