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Quinarius Aureus - Trajan P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Victory
| Gold | 3.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding out wreath in extended right hand and palm sloping over left shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
RIC does not mention the cuirass, but the cited coin in RIC is cuirassed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R; Victory) (114-117) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Trajan himself, highlighting his status as the Roman Emperor at the time.
