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Denarius - Trajan TR P COS II P P; Concordia
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left; altar front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan (TR P COS II P P; Concordia) (98-99) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony. This is significant because Trajan's reign was marked by a period of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire, and the image of Concordia on the coin may have been a reflection of this. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.2 grams make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
