Sestertius - Ulpia Marciana CONSECRATIO S C
| Bronze | 22.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Decorated carpentum being drawn left by two mules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Translation:
Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Ulpia Marciana, was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). Trajan was known for his extensive public building programs and military campaigns, which helped to expand the Roman Empire to its greatest extent. The coin's design, which includes the image of Ulpia Marciana and the inscription "CONSECRATIO S C," suggests that it may have been issued to commemorate the consecration of a new temple or other important public building project during Trajan's reign.
