Almost always features the portrait of the reigning Emperor or a royal family member.
Tribunitian power, renewed annually and used to date the coin. Roman Imperial Coins
High-value coins, often featuring refined portraits of the Emperor. Almost always features the portrait of the reigning
Latin inscriptions around the edge that list the Emperor's name and titles. 3. Reading Coin Legends Roman Imperial Coins
The standard silver coin for centuries until replaced by the Antoninianus (double denarius).