2nd Century A.D. Emperor Trajan Roman Gold Aureus, NGC VF, Genius / Bonus Eventus NGC and most have been melted

and most have been melted down or destroyed over the years

The city of Carthage was the power center of the Carthaginian Empire

the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come

The coin's obverse features Emperor Maximinus

2nd Century A.D. Emperor Trajan Roman Gold Aureus, NGC VF, Genius / Bonus Eventus NGC and most have been meltedA small gold coin produced during the Roman Empire under the Emperor Trajan (r. 98 117 A. D.). The coin has moderate wear and a strong, well centered strike. The coin measures 19mm in diameter and weighs 6. 83g. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Emperor Trajan, while the reverse features the Roman god personification Bonus Eventus ("good outcome", a god of agriculture and success). This coin is professionally authenticated and graded