Trajan (18 September 53 – August 8, 117 CE) was Roman emperor from 27 January 98 CE – 8 August 117 CE. Officially declared by the Senate optimus princeps ('the best ruler'),
Optimus Princeps (Best Ruler): the Roman Emperor Trajan was born on this day in 53 AD in Italica, Spain. : r/europe
Roman History on Twitter: "Today 98AD Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Officially declared by the Senate as optimus princeps ("the best ruler"), he is remembered as a successful
Coin of Trajan commemorating the Title Optimus Princeps (Best Ruler) which was bestowed to him by the Senate | Ancient rome, Coins, Numismatics
A imposing closeup of a statue of Emperor Trajan, Optimus Princeps - (best ruler). From the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. : r/ancientrome