© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Mars
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, in military dress, standing right, holding spear and placing hand on shield which is held by captive.
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: 3.05–3.21 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Mars) coin from Rome, minted between 103-111 AD, features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side and Emperor Trajan on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire during Trajan's reign, which was marked by significant military campaigns and expansion of the empire's borders.
