© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI) coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Trajan on the obverse (front side), which was a common practice in Roman coinage to display the image of the ruling emperor. This coin, in particular, was minted during Trajan's reign from 103 to 111 AD, a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant expansion and military success under his leadership. The coin's design also includes the inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI," which translates to "The Senate and People of Rome, to the Best Princeps," highlighting the close relationship between the emperor and the Roman Senate.
