Trajan

Nerva-Antonine · AD 98 – 117

886 coin types catalogued

Trajan (AD 98 to 117) expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent. His coinage is among the most varied of any emperor, celebrating his conquests in Dacia and Parthia. The famous column scenes and 'Optimus Princeps' title appear frequently on his coins. Trajan's denarii and sestertii are widely available to collectors.

At a Glance

Coin types

886

With images

641 (72%)

With prices

391 (44%)

Auction records

2,098

Denominations

Denarius341 types
Sestertius178 types
Aureus164 types
As97 types
Dupondius75 types
Quadrans18 types
Semis13 types

Metals

Bronze381
Silver341
Gold164

Mints

Rome886 types

All Trajan Coin Types