© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ARAB ADQ; Arabia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arabia, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand; ostrich at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ARAB ADQ
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Arabiae Adquisit.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Gained Arabia.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.063–3.167 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and an image of the Arabian goddess Athena on the other, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the Arabian Peninsula during that time period.
