Sestertius - Trajan VIA TRAIANA; Via Trajana
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| 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#253613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Via Trajana, draped, reclining left, resting left elbow on rock, left hand on wheel balanced on left knee, holding branch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIA TRAIANA
Translation:
Via Traiana.
The road of Trajan.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Via Trajana, a road built by Emperor Trajan in 112 AD, which connected Rome to the port city of Ostia. The coin's design highlights the importance of this road, which was a significant engineering achievement at the time and played a crucial role in the Roman Empire's trade and commerce.
