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Sestertius - Trajan DACIA AVGVST PROVINCIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 25.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dacia, seated left on rock, holding aquila; in front of her on a second rock a child holding grapes; at her side a child holding grain stalks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACIA AVGVST PROVINCIA S C
Translation:
Dacia Provincia. Senatus Consultum.
The venerable province of Dacia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.22–28.83 g;Diameter varies: 31.6–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Trajan (DACIA AVGVST PROVINCIA S C; Dacia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117) and features an image of the Roman province of Dacia, which is now modern-day Romania. The coin's design highlights the province's agricultural wealth and natural resources, showcasing a scene of a farmer harvesting grain and a shepherd tending to his flock. The coin's reverse side features the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and triumph over the region. This coin is a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic, social, and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
