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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Mars and Victory
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars standing left, holding Victory and trophy.
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two gods on its reverse side - Mars and Victory. This is unusual because Roman coins typically depicted a single deity or a personification of an abstract concept. The inclusion of both Mars, the god of war, and Victory, the personification of victory, suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant military victory during Trajan's reign.
