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Drachm - Trajan Bostra
| Silver | 3.24 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bostra (Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-116 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bactrian (two-humped) camel walking left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Ϛ
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Trajan (Bostra) (114-116) coin from Bostra (Arabia) features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity in ancient Greek mythology, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire brought to the region.
