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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Pax
| 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#253083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left: in front of her kneels a Dacian.
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: 2.86–3.24 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Pax) 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 Pax (Irene in Greek) holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and prosperity under Trajan's rule.
