© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Trajan TR P COS II P P; Pax
| Silver | 1.7 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left.
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 reverse side of the coin features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding a branch and a scepter. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability under the rule of Emperor Trajan. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, which was a period of relative peace and prosperity throughout the empire that lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.
