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Aureus - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 103-111 |
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| Reference(s) | RIC II#149, OCRE#ric.2.tr.149 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold three-line Latin inscription — S P Q R / OPTIMO / PRINC — enclosed within a finely detailed oak wreath (corona civica), tied at the base with a ribbon or bow. The wreath is rendered with carefully individuated leaves and acorns, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship typical of Trajanic aurei from the Rome mint. The legend, honoring Trajan as the 'best of princes,' reflects the exceptional political esteem accorded to him by the Senate and Roman people. The field within the wreath is plain, focusing all visual emphasis on the honorific inscription. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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