Trajan Sesterz - old roman emperor coins replica, solid brass

Trajan Sesterz - old roman emperor coins replica, solid brass

SKU: 33187
Category: Coin Replicas

The Trajan sestertius is a copy true to the original. Just like in the ancient Rome it was casted out of massive brass, has a intense yellow colour and shining surface. Trajan was Roman emperor from 98 to 117 AD.

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Who was Trajan?

With emperor Trajan or Marcus Ulpius Traianus as one of the most venerated and celebrated emperors of all epochs described by the Roman writers of history you aren't able to imagine the history of Europe without him. His contemporaries as well called him Optimus Princeps - the best emperor - and that should mean something with all the other Roman emperors being described not that nicely.

3,5 mm thick
28 g heavy (without packaging)
massive brass casting
images appearing like reliefs
front: image in right profile of emperor Ulpius Traianus with Corona and inscription (GNA ADSIG NATA - SC)
back: image of his divine father on a curule chair

What is a sestertius?

A sestertius is a Roman unit of coin. Although in the ancient Rome there were many coins with many nominal values, the sestertius is considered as the most important coin in the Roman trade and daily routine.

Why exactly this coin?

A sestertius with the face of one of the greatest Roman rulers not only presents a value in historical sense. The thought of getting with this coin not only a pure memory into your home but also a lived piece of Roman Antiquity should enthusiast every friend of history to want to own this jewellery. Feel the weight of the ancient means of payment in your hand and turn the shining coin out of brass.

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