Sestertius - Trajan TR POT COS III P P S C

Emittent Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Jahr 99-100
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Währung Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Material Bronze
Gewicht 22.5 g
Durchmesser 32 mm
Dicke
Form Round (irregular)
Prägetechnik Hammered
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) RIC II#419, OCRE#ric.2.tr.419
Aversbeschreibung Head of Trajan, laureate, right.
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende 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.)
Reversbeschreibung Triumphal arch with frieze decorated with six statues, surmounted by two chariots.
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende 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.)
Rand
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (99-100) - -
Numisquare-ID 8700574020
Zusätzliche Informationen

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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