© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Trajan P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R PRO AVG; Providentia
| 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#253291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing with right hand at large globe to left, and holding vertical sceptre in left, with left elbow resting on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R PRO AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus, PRO Augustus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation, The senate and the Roman people, PRO emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.26 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which is a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune. This image was chosen by Emperor Trajan himself, who was known for his wise and just rule, and it reflects the Empire's values of prosperity, peace, and stability during his reign.
