Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) front Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) back
Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P; Victory) (103-111) photo
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Quinarius Aureus - Trajan DACICVS COS V P P; Victory

 
Gold 3.68 g -
Description
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 = 12​½ Denarii (25⁄2)
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DACICVS COS V P P

Translation:
Dacicus, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quinarius Aureus coin featuring Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P; Victory) was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire.