Sestertius - Trajan S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| 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#253339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trajan standing in quadriga right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Trajan (S C) (98-99) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory 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 fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people, rather than being a rare or commemorative coin. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to the present day and are highly prized by collectors of ancient Roman coins.
