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Lot # 653
TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome.

Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / PAX.
Pax standing left, holding cornucopia and setting fire to pile of arms to left with torch.

Woytek 347b1; RIC 102.

Pax setting fire to a pile of weapons was a propaganda message, emphasizing the years of peace the emperor had granted the empire after the triumphant wars in Dacia and the achieved stability of the limes.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 3.52 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Watch:
Starting price: € 80
Current bid: € 80
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2025-11-02 16:00:00 Roma time