TRAJAN 103 AD Ancient Rare Silver Roman Coin Victory Goddess cult

Emperor TRAJAN optimo prince-best ruler. Authentic Roman Coin Victory Goddess cult mint 101-105. Weight: 3.06 grams Victoria Latin pronunciation: w? A, in ancient Roman religion, was the personified goddess of victory. She is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Nike, and was associated with Bellona. She was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess Vacuna and had a temple on the Palatine Hill. The goddess Vica Pota was also sometimes identified with Victoria. Victoria is often described as a daughter of Pallas and Styx, and as a sister of Zelus, Kratos, and Bia. Arch of Trajan (Benevento), with a pair of winged victories in the spandrels Unlike the Greek Nike, the goddess Victoria (Latin for "victory") was a major part of Roman society. Multiple temples were erected in her honor.

When her statue was removed in 382 CE by Emperor Gratianus there was much anger in Rome. She was normally worshiped by triumphant generals returning from war. Also unlike the Greek Nike, who was known for success in athletic games such as chariot races, Victoria was a symb. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Ancient\Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)". The seller is "realhistoryfinder" and is located in this country: UA.

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• Composition: Silver
• Ruler: Trajan

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