Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) stands dressed in a long robe facing left, a caduceus in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left; letters S - C on either side; rim inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS. Date: 115–116. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 23.85 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_151

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Rights managed

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71.9Mb (9.8Mb) / 16.7in x 16.7in / 5012 x 5012 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P Reverse Felicitas personification stands dressed long robe left caduceus right hand horn plenty letters S - C side rim inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS Date 115–116 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 23.85 g worn circular metal object raised profile person showing facial features hair tied back part neck shoulder surface areas darker brown black patina mottled patches greenish lighter gray metal worn raised rim surrounds edge faint raised shapes textures across background rim.