Aureus - Trajan

€256,899.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117-118
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.27 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2455, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2455
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDIVO TRAIANO PARTH AVG PATRI
(Translation: To the divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians, father of the emperor.)
Reverse descriptionPhoenix, radiate and nimbate, standing right on laurel branch.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-118)  - -
Catalog ID3392459390
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