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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL
| Bronze | 27.2 g | 33 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 | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan seated left on curule chair, holding sceptre; in front, woman holding child and child standing at her feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Alimenta Italiae.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Nourishment of Italy.
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) and the construction of the Forum Trajanum in Rome.
