Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Abundantia
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears left, and cornucopiae in left hand.
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
The Sestertius - Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Abundantia) coin was used to promote the Roman Empire's economic policies, particularly the abundance of goods and resources that were available during Trajan's reign. The image of Abundantia, the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity, on the reverse side of the coin symbolizes this message.
