© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Trajan DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P
| Bronze | 4.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
S C in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P
Translation:
Dacicus, Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of the Dacians, conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 20th time, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.2–8.19 g;Diameter varies: 18–23 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Roma on the coin symbolizes the power and influence of the Roman Empire at the time.
