Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c086
Date: A.D. 103-111.
Weight: 3.11g
 
Obv.: Trajan, laureate.
IMP.TRAIANO AVG.GER.DAC.P.M.TR.P.

Rev.: Aeternitas, standing, holding heads representing sun and moon.
AET.AVG.COS.V P.P.S.P.Q.R.OPTIMO PRINC.

The heads representing sun and moon are a reminder that astrology was a major preoccupation at this time. Aeternitas may be seen (a) as a blessing, suggesting that Trajan house will endure forever; and (b) as an imperial virtue, with the implication that the Emperor is, in reality, a living god.

Comparanda:
RIC, Trajan 91.