Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Dacia
| 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#253526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia seated left, in attitude of mourning on pile of arms, holding trophy in right hand; various shields in front.
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 reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess Diana, who was revered as a symbol of fertility, hunting, and the natural world. The inclusion of Diana on the coin may have been a nod to the Roman Empire's expansion into Dacia (modern-day Romania), which was known for its rich natural resources and fertile land.