© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Dacia
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 1.89–3.28 g;Diameter varies: 15–18 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 produced 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 depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a woman standing on a globe, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and holding a scepter and a shield. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Roman coin makers during that time.
