Aureus of Trajan
A gold coin struck in Rome under the emperor who brought the Empire to its greatest extent — set reversibly, without solder or piercing. The coin stays intact.
What you hold, exactly
Trajan was proclaimed Optimus Princeps — “the best of rulers” — and under his rule the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf.
He was born in Italica, in Hispania Baetica — today's province of Seville. This gold coin circulated across the Mediterranean more than 1,900 years ago; the sea that joined Rome to its provinces is the same one that now brings it back to your hands.
“Struck by the first emperor born in Hispania. Now it returns to the Mediterranean, with you.”
Guarantee of origin and authenticity
We certify that this coin is an original piece of antiquity, identified and catalogued. The document accompanies the piece and includes its full record and acquisition traceability.
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