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Drachm - Trajan
| Silver (.700) | 2.92 g | 17.00 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Galatia-Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 17.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#317465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eirene seated left, holding grain stalks in right hand and transverse sceptre with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤ Β
Unabridged legend: Dhmarcikhs Exousias Upatos B
Translation: [invested with the] tribunitian power, consul for the second time
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Caesarea (Galatia-Cappadocia) bearing the image of Trajan (98-99 AD) is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted in a region that was once a major center of trade and commerce in the ancient world.
