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| Emitent | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 99-100 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Waluta | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Skład | Bronze |
| Waga | 10.7 g |
| Średnica | 26 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | RIC II#410, OCRE#ric.2.tr.410 |
| Opis awersu | Head of Trajan, laureate, right. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M (Translation: Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Augustus, Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Nerva Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, high priest.) |
| Opis rewersu | Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left on shield on ground. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu |
TR POT COS III P P S C (Translation: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.) |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (99-100) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7802368450 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This bronze As dates to Emperor Trajan's reign (98-117 AD), a zenith for the Roman Empire. The obverse legend "TR POT COS III P P" precisely places its mintage in 99-100 AD, signifying Trajan's third tribunician power and consulship. This period followed Nerva's succession, consolidating imperial authority and setting the stage for Trajan's military campaigns. The "S C" (Senatus Consulto) confirms its senatorial production, standard for base metal issues.
Artistry: While engravers are anonymous, this As exemplifies the High Imperial Roman artistic style, blending idealized classicism with robust realism.