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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Dacia
| 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 | 103-111 |
| 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#253119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dacian, in attitude of mourning, seated right on oval shield; sword below.
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: 2.31–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Dacia) 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, and the Dacia mint mark indicates that it was minted in the Roman province of Dacia, which is now modern-day Romania. The coin's design features an image of Trajan on the obverse (front) side, and on the reverse (back) side, it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.1 grams also make it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists.
