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Quinarius - Trajan PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, 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
The Quinarius coin featuring Trajan (PONT MAX TR POT COS II; Victory) from Rome, 98-99 AD, is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of propaganda through currency. The coin's design, which includes an image of Victory and the phrase "PONT MAX TR POT COS II," highlights Trajan's military victories and his title of "Pontifex Maximus," or chief priest. This coin was circulated during Trajan's reign, which saw a significant expansion of the Roman Empire through military conquests, and the coin served as a way to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and the power of its leader.
