Coin (reverse), sestertius of Trajan

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This orichalcum coin was minted in Rome for the Roman emperor Trajan sometime between 103 and 111 AD. It is a type of coin known as a sestertius, used in Scotland by the Roman army for dealings within the army.

The reverse depicts Pax (Peace) holding a branch and horn of plenty, with her right foot resting on the head of a Dacian. The scene is symbolic of the peace resulting from Trajan's victories over the Dacians.

For dealings within the army, and for transactions with foreign merchants, the Romans in Scotland used coins minted elsewhere in the empire. Dealings with natives were based on barter.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-351-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C11476
• Date: 103 - 111
  Minted between 103 and 111 AD
  
• Material: Orichalcum; mostly slight wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P; laureate bust right, with aegis / Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae, right foot resting on Dacian; S to
  Coin Type: RIC 503
  Coin, sestertius
  
• Dimensions: 36.00 x 35.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 503
  Coin, sestertius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Pax
  Trajan
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Orichalcum sestertius of Trajan, Rome, AD 103 - 111
  
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