Catalogo
| Emittente | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 99-100 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Valuta | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 10.9 g |
| Diametro | 27.5 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | RIC II#417, OCRE#ric.2.tr.417 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head of Trajan, laureate, right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
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.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed SPQR in right hand and palm in left. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
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.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (99-100) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6520998760 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This As, issued by the Roman Empire between 99 and 100 AD, dates to the early years of Emperor Trajan's reign (98-117 AD). His ascension after Nerva initiated a period of stability and prosperity, setting the stage for the Empire's 'golden age.' The obverse legend, featuring TR POT COS III P P, precisely dates the coin to his third tribunician power and consulship, affirming his legitimacy and consolidating imperial authority before his defining military campaigns.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains anonymous, typical for Roman imperial coinage, this piece adheres to the High Imperial Roman artistic tradition, blending classicism and realism. The reverse prominently depicts Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm branch. This iconic motif, ubiquitous in Roman iconography, symbolizes the emperor's military triumphs, divine favor, and prosperity. Artistic execution emphasizes the graceful flow of drapery and Victory's dynamic pose, conveying movement and imperial power.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, this As weighs 10.9 grams and measures 27.5 mm, conforming to monetary standards. Key high-points for assessing strike quality on the reverse include Victory's wings, facial features, wreath, and prominent drapery folds. On the obverse, the emperor's hair, brow, and ear are crucial. Bronze coinage of this era often shows variations in strike, including potential weakness in high-relief areas or minor flan irregularities, making a well-centered, fully struck example particularly prized.