Sestertius - Trajan TR POT COS III P P S C

Emitent Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Rok 99-100
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Měna Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Složení Bronze
Hmotnost 22.5 g
Průměr 32 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference RIC II#419, OCRE#ric.2.tr.419
Popis líce Head of Trajan, laureate, right.
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce IMP 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.)
Popis rubu Triumphal arch with frieze decorated with six statues, surmounted by two chariots.
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu TR POT COS III P P S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.)
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (99-100) - -
ID Numisquare 8700574020
Další informace

Historical Context: This Sestertius, issued 99-100 AD, dates to Emperor Trajan's early reign, following his adoption by Nerva and solidifying the 'Five Good Emperors' era. Trajan's titles, TR POT COS III P P S C (Tribunicia Potestas, Consul for the third time, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consulto), denote his consolidated power and the Senate's authorization for this substantial bronze coinage. These issues propagated the image of a strong, virtuous ruler, establishing the foundation for his military campaigns and building programs, characteristic of his stable and prosperous reign.

Artistry: Roman Imperial coinage of the Trajanic period is renowned for high artistic merit

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