© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE S C; Armenia, Tigris, and Euphrates
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 33.5 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, laureate, in military dress, standing front, head right, holding spear and parazonium; on ground reclining figures of Armenia, Tigris and Euphrates.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE S C
Translation:
Armenia Et Mesopotamia In Potestatem Populi Romani Redactae.
Armenia and Mesopotamia taken back into the power of the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 16–28.4 g;Diameter varies: 31.3–36.1 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 is known for his extensive military campaigns and expansion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design includes a portrait of Trajan on one side and a depiction of the personified provinces of Armenia, Mesopotamia, and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers on the other side, highlighting the Empire's territorial expansion and control under his rule.
