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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ARAB ADQ; Arabia
| 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#253146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arabia, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand; camel at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ARAB ADQ
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Arabiae Adquisit.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Gained Arabia.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.58–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
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 blending of influences that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Arabia.
