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Sestertius - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C FORT RED; Fortuna
| Bronze | 23.6 g | 33.5 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 | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low chair, feet on stool, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS
S C
FORT RED
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consulto.
Fortuna Redux.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux.
The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back [the emperor].
Comment
Mass varies: 19.69–25.706 g;Diameter varies: 32–34.4 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Trajan. This suggests that the coin was minted during Trajan's reign (114-117 AD) and was likely used as a means of promoting the Emperor's image and reinforcing his authority. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 23.6g suggests that it was a widely circulating coin, used for everyday transactions, and not a rare or commemorative coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (114-117) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Trajan (SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C FORT RED; Fortuna) (114-117) coin.
