Coin (reverse), an orichalcum semis of Trajan

This orichalcum coin was minted in Rome for the Roman emperor Trajan sometime between 114 and 117 AD. It is a type of coin known as a semis, used in Scotland by the Roman army for dealings within the army.

The reverse has the letters 'S C' (for Senatus Consulto), surrounded by a wreath. Around this is the inscription 'DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P', a continuation of the obverse inscription listing the emperor's titles.

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. The semis was a low value coin, the equivalent of small change.

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Online ID:	000-100-061-933-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C11491
Date:	114 - 117 Minted between 114 and 117 AD
Material:	Orichalcum; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIM AVG GERM; radiate draped bust right / Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P around; S C within wreath
Dimensions:	19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
What:	Coin Type: RIC 650 var Coin, semis
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Trajan
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Empire
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Description:	Orichalcum semis of Trajan, Rome, AD 114 - 117
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