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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 103-111 |
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| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Mars advancing right, depicted nude or semi-nude in the heroic classical tradition, carrying a spear in his right hand and a trophy or shield in his left. The god is shown in a dynamic striding pose conveying martial vigor and imperial triumph. The reverse legend S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI encircles the field, a distinctive dedication formula used extensively on Trajanic coinage expressing the senate and people's acclamation of Trajan as the optimus princeps. The composition reflects the strong propagandistic association between Trajan's military campaigns and divine martial patronage. The plain fields and strong relief typify the Rome Mint's output during the Dacian War period. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.) |
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