Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan riding right and aiming spear at Dacian.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. It was a significant coin during its time, as it was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used in trade and commerce. The coin's design features the image of Trajan on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire under his rule.
