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Sestertius - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 25.2 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS
S C
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.04–28.46 g;Diameter varies: 31–34 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 goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck 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.
