Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan with laurel wreath and drapery to the right; beaded border; rim inscription: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TR P COS VI PP. Reverse: Providentia standing facing left, right hand holding a baton above a globe, left hand resting on a column holding a long scepter; rim inscription: PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI SPQR; letters SC on both sides. Date: 116–117. Roman Imperial coin, Rome. Weight: 24.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_015

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Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust laurel wreath drapery right beaded border rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traiano Optimo Avg Ger Dac Parthico Pm Tr P Cos Vi Reverse Providentia standing facing left right hand holding baton globe left hand resting column holding long scepter Providentia Avgvsti Spqr letters SC sides Date 116–117 Roman Imperial coin Rome Weight 24.20 g circular dark metal coin worn surface showing standing draped figure center figure facing slightly left holding long object rests ground surrounded raised rim ring incised characters edge coin displays areas brownish bronze darker gray patina lighter highlights raised details spots smoother wear metal slightly shinier.