Quinarius Aureus - Trajan P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Victory

€253,281.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year114-117
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Quinarius = 12​1/2 Denarii (25⁄2)
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight3.62 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#351 (quinarius aureus), OCRE#ric.2.tr.351_quinarius_aureus
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Nerva Trajan, the best emperor, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, draped, advancing right, holding out wreath in extended right hand and palm sloping over left shoulder in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The senate and the Roman people.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (114-117)  - -
Catalog ID9278678440
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