Caption

sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117); Obv.: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIMO AVG GER DAC; Rev.: Fortuna sitting on chair facing left, dressed in waist-length robe, holding the ship's rudder with her right hand and the cornucopia with her left; inscription in section: RED; rim inscription: ROMA; dated 115–116; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 23.85 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_151

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Keywords

sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obv. head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traian Optimo Avg Ger Dac Rev. Fortuna sitting chair left dressed waist-length robe holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia inscription section Red Roma dated 115–116 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 23.85 g round metal object worn raised profile person showing facial features hair part headpiece surface areas darker brown black patina patches lighter golden-bronze raised design exposed small spots green corrosion rim uneven visible split bottom texture rough aged.