© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Trajan TR P VII IMP IIII COS V P P S C; Roma and Victory
103 year| Bronze | 25.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 103 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated right, accepting victory from Trajan.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VII IMP IIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.79–27.24 g;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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes an inscription that reads "TR P VII IMP IIII COS V P P S C," which stands for "Trajan, Pontifex Maximus, Imperator IIII, Consul V, Pater Patriae, Senator," highlighting Trajan's various titles and roles within the Roman Empire.
