© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| 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 | 112-114 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Column of Trajan surmounted with a statue of Trajan; two eagles at base and a wreath with spirals and dots on column.
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
Mass varies: 2.48–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20.07 mm;
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. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate Trajan's military campaigns, specifically his conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania). The coin's design features a portrait of Trajan on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other side, holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI" (meaning "The Senate and People of Rome, the Best Prince"). This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Roman coin makers during that time.
