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| Emissor | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Ano | 99-100 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Moeda | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composição | Bronze |
| Peso | 10.7 g |
| Diâmetro | 26 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | RIC II#410, OCRE#ric.2.tr.410 |
| Descrição do anverso | Head of Trajan, laureate, right. |
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| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso |
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.) |
| Descrição do reverso | Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left on shield on ground. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso |
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.) |
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| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (99-100) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7802368450 |
| Informações adicionais |
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.