© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
| Bronze | 26.3 g | 35 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, bare-headed, in military dress, standing left, holding vertical spear in left hand, resting right foot on Dacian; only the head and shoulders are seen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 25.81–27.26 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was also used for trade and commerce, and its value was equivalent to one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
