© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia
| 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 | 103-111 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears downwards in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left, and cornucopiae in left hand; to right, prow of ship.
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: 2.98–3.24 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
