Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Mars) (103-111) coin from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is interesting because it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the god Mars on the other, highlighting the Roman Empire's military prowess and the emperor's association with the god of war.
