© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
| Bronze | 27.45 g | - |
| 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 | 27.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, bare-headed, togate, standing left on base set on dais, adorned with festoons and four eagles, holding branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; he is crowned by Victory flying left and flanked by two eagles and a captive on either side.
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Trajan, who was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania).
