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Sestertius - Trajan PORTVM TRAIANI S C
| Bronze | 25.2 g | - |
| 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 | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan's harbor at Porto.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PORTVM TRAIANI S C
Translation:
Portum Traiani. Senatus Consultum.
Port of Trajan. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Trajan (PORTVM TRAIANI S C) coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Trajan on one side and various symbols and gods on the other, showcasing the Roman Empire's military prowess and religious beliefs during that time.
