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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory
111 year| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 111 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, naked to hips, standing right, left foot on helmet, with right hand inscribing DACICA on shield set on palm, her left hand supporting shield.
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; Victory) (111) coin from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver weighing 2.8 g is interesting because it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which symbolizes the triumph and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Trajan.
