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Denarius - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Securitas
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas? Standing left, holding wreath and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Securitas, who is depicted standing holding a scepter and a pileus, which is a symbol of liberty. This imagery suggests that the Roman Empire under Trajan's rule was a secure and prosperous place, with the goddess watching over its citizens and ensuring their safety and well-being.
