© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Fortuna
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on seat without back, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
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: 2.481–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 17.28–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Fortuna) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Trajan's head, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Fortuna holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizing the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Trajan's leadership. The coin's silver content and weight of 3 grams also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
