Coin (reverse), a denarius of Trajan

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This silver 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 denarius, used in Scotland by the Roman army for dealings within the army or with foreign merchants.

The reverse depicts Abundantia, the spirit of Abundance and Plenty, holding corn ears and horns of plenty. She is symbolic of the vital supply of daily bread to the capital. Around her is the inscription 'S.P.Q.R. OPTIMO PRINCIPI'.

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: 000-190-000-348-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10509
• Date: 103 - 111
  Minted between 103 and 111 AD
  
• Material: Silver; edge nick at 8.0 (obverse); reverse very slightly off-centre; very slight wear. Inscription: Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P; laureate draped cuirassed bust right / Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia standing left, holding co
  Coin Type: RIC 167
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 167
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Abundantia
  Trajan
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Trajan, Rome, AD 103 - 111
  
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