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Quinarius Aureus - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory
| Gold | 3.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated left, holding patera and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Trajan (PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory) (98-99) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory 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 expansion under Trajan's rule.
