Quinarius Aureus - Trajan DACICVS COS V P P; Victory
| Gold | 3.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACICVS COS V P P
Unabridged legend: Dacicus, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P; Victory) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional depiction of a deity or a mythological scene, the coin features a personification of Victory, with the goddess standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was a departure from the usual Roman coinage designs and symbolized Trajan's military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule.
