© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Trajan DACIA AVGVST PROVINCIA S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 21.8 g | 30 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 | 21.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 military conquests and extensive public building programs. The coin was minted during Trajan's reign (98-117 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Trajan on the coin serves as a symbol of Roman power and authority, and the coin's bronze material and weight of 21.8 grams make it a durable and practical form of currency for everyday transactions.
