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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Trajan CONGIARIVM TERTIVM S C
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, togate, seated left on platform on right, on lower platform in front of him, an officer is inscribing a tessera to give to citizen on left, holding out fold of toga to receive it; in the background, a tripod and Liberalitas, standing left, holding up an abacus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONGIARIVM TERTIVM S C
Translation:
Congiarium Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The third congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.09–26.62 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Trajan, who was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania). The coin's design also includes the inscription "CONGIARIVM TERTIVM S C," which stands for "Congiarium Tertium," or "Third Gift," likely referring to a public distribution of gifts or money to the citizens of Rome during Trajan's reign.
