Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P. Reverse: Fortuna seated on a chair facing left, wearing a long robe, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left; inscription FORT RED SC; rim inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS. 115–116. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_155

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Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P Reverse Fortuna seated chair left wearing long robe holding ship's rudder right hand horn plenty inscription FORT RED SC rim inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS 115–116 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 24.85 g round weathered coin raised profile man right wearing draped clothing surface textured pitted patina shades brown dark brown hints greenish-gray areas lighter almost golden wear raised rim encircling design.