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| Emisor | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Año | 99-100 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Moneda | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 22.5 g |
| Diámetro | 32 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
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| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | RIC II#419, OCRE#ric.2.tr.419 |
| Descripción del anverso | Head of Trajan, laureate, right. |
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| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso |
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.) |
| Descripción del reverso | Triumphal arch with frieze decorated with six statues, surmounted by two chariots. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso |
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.) |
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ND (99-100) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 8700574020 |
| Información adicional |
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