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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Ulpia Marciana CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.27 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Decorated carpentum being drawn left by two mules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ulpia Marciana, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Trajan. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her role in promoting the cult of the Roman state goddess, Minerva. The coin's design and inscription, "CONSECRATIO," suggest that it was issued to commemorate her consecration as a goddess, which was a rare honor bestowed upon women in ancient Rome.
