© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan IMPERATOR VIII S C
| Bronze | 24.4 g | 31.5 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 | 24.4 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trajan, in military dress, seated right on high platform on left, by him stand two officers; in front of him stand an officer and four soldiers whom he is haranguing; behind in background, three standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR VIII S C
Translation:
Imperator Octavum. Senatus Consultum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.29–28.77 g;Diameter varies: 31–32 mm;
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) and the construction of the Forum Trajanum in Rome.
