© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 24.7 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 | 24.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Dacia, seated left, in attitude of mourning on shield and pile of arms; before her on left a trophy.
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: 22.73–27.26 g;Diameter varies: 31–34.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the personification of the province of Dacia, which was a recent conquest of the Roman Empire at the time, on the other side. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.
