Sestertius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C REST ITAL; Italia
| 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#253412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, holding sceptre, gesturing italia to raise; children in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C REST ITAL
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Restitutor Italiae.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Restorer of Italy.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor 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 Trajan's Column in Rome.
