© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory
| 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 | 112-114 |
| 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#253203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Trajan on horseback left, holding long spear reversed in right hand and sword in left.
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: 2.78–3.314 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.11 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's design features a depiction of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif during Trajan's reign. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Trajan, with the inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI" which means "The Senate and People of Rome, to the Best of Princes." This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscription reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during Trajan's reign.
