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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, veiled, seated left on chair without back, feet on stool, holding palladium in right hand and transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI VESTA
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Vesta.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Vesta.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.61–3.62 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered a symbol of stability and continuity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of family and domestic life during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
