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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI FORT RED; Fortuna
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on chair without back, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI FORT RED
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Fortuna Redux.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Fortune that brings back [the emperor].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman culture, often associated with the idea of good fortune and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a way to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
