Cistophorus - Trajan TR POT COS II, Diana of Perge

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year98-117
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueCistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight10.2 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#722, OCRE#ric.2.tr.722
Obverse descriptionHead of Trajan, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP 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.)
Reverse descriptionStatue of Diana of Perge in distyle temple on podium of three steps; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT COS II
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (98-117)  - -
Catalog ID7996193860
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