minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Trajan

This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Trajan sometime between 103 and 111 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of Trajan wearing a laurel wreath and facing to the right. The legend 'IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P' identifies the emperor and abbreviates a number of his titles.

During the 19 years of Trajan's rule, he pushed the frontiers of Rome to her furthest limits. He also commissioned a large number of buildings, including the forum and market of Rome, and the column which celebrates his victory in the Dacian wars.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-660-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1932.482
Date:	103 - 111 Minted between 103 and 111 AD
Material:	Silver. Inscription: Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P; bust of Trajan (c) / Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Danuvius reclining l. on rocks, DANVVIVS in exergue
Dimensions:	18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What:	Coin Type: RIC 100 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Ancient Coin Collection
Who:	Danuvius Trajan
Where:	Italy, Rome
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Trajan, Rome, 103 - 111
References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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