Caption

Sestertius of Trajan (53–117 CE; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Fortuna seated on a chair facing left, wearing a waist-length robe, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription in field: FORT RED; rim inscription illegible. Dated 115–116 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin, weight 24.62 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_149

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Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible Reverse Fortuna seated chair left wearing waist-length robe holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia inscription field Fort Red Dated 115–116 CE Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 24.62 g circular weathered metallic object rough pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown greenish lighter golden-brown tones surface texture irregular raised recessed areas subtle central profile- shape edges worn uneven small notch bottom appearance aged corrosion mottled discoloration across entire object.