Sestertius - Trajan PROFECTIO AVG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan riding right; soldier holding spear and shield front; three soldiers holding spears behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG S C
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Trajan (PROFECTIO AVG S C) (112-114) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Roma on the coin symbolizes the imperial power and authority of Rome, while the image of Trajan serves as a reminder of the emperor's role as the leader of the empire.
