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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Aquila between vexillum on left and standard on right.
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: 2.64–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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 victories, 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 goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's triumph over its enemies.
