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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan PORTVM TRAIANI S C
| Bronze | 24.9 g | 34 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 | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253604 |
|---|---|
| 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: 23.5–26.22 g;Diameter varies: 33.5–34 mm;
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 (98-117 AD). It was an important coin for everyday transactions and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
