Tetrassarion - Trajan (COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD) (98-117) front Tetrassarion - Trajan (COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD) (98-117) back
Tetrassarion - Trajan (COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD) (98-117) photo
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Tetrassarion - Trajan COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD

 
Bronze 19.29 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Ninica Claudiopolis (Cilicia)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
98-117
Value
Tetrassarion (0.4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
19.29 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#416215
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle standing facing, head right, wings spread, between two standards.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD, on one side, and the inscription "COL IVL AVG FELI NINIC CLAVD" on the other, indicating that it was minted in the city of Ninica Claudiopolis in the Roman province of Cilicia.