© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Genius
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, except for cloak round waist, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted altar, and holding 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: 2.711–3.34 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 goddess Genius on the reverse side, which represents the genius of the Roman people and the spirit of Rome. This image was a common feature on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan, and it symbolized the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune.
