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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Trajan TR POT COS II S C; Pax
| Bronze | 28.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 28.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter. The image of Pax was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Trajan, as he sought to promote peace and stability throughout the empire. The coin's design serves as a representation of Trajan's efforts to maintain peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire during his reign.
