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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL; Abundantia
| Bronze | 26.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing front, head left, holding out two corn-ears in right hand over boy left, and cornucopiae in left; boy holds roll in left hand.
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
Mass varies: 23.52–29.06 g;Diameter varies: 31–35 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Abundantia, the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
