Sestertius - Trajan PORTVM TRAIANI S C
| Bronze | 26.5 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 | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253603 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 25.48–27.55 g;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 (AD 112-114). It was made of bronze and weighed 26.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin's design featured an image of Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. The coin's inscription, "PORTVM TRAIANI S C," stands for "Portus Traiani," which means "Trajan's Harbor," and refers to the emperor's extensive building projects, including the construction of a new harbor in Rome.
