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| Эмитент | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Год | 99-100 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Валюта | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Состав | Bronze |
| Вес | 22.5 g |
| Диаметр | 32 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
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| Каталожные номера | RIC II#419, OCRE#ric.2.tr.419 |
| Описание аверса | Head of Trajan, laureate, right. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
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.) |
| Описание реверса | Triumphal arch with frieze decorated with six statues, surmounted by two chariots. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
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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| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (99-100) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 8700574020 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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