


© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Quinarius - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory
Silver | 1.85 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
---|---|
Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 98-99 |
Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.85 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#252898 |
---|---|
Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath 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 - Trajan (PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan (98-117 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.