Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP. Reverse: Trajan in military dress seated left on a platform, behind him the prefect; bottom left King Parthamaspates; personification of Parthia kneeling on the left; in the field the letters SC; rim inscription: REX PARTHIS DATVS. 116–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 25.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_167

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80.0Mb (9.9Mb) / 17.6in x 17.6in / 5289 x 5289 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traiano Optimo Avg Ger Dac Parthico Pm Trp Cos Vi P Reverse military dress seated left platform prefect bottom King Parthamaspates personification Parthia kneeling field letters SC Rex Parthis Datvs 116–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 25.45 g round worn coin dark brown bronze patina showing scene low relief seated figure raised rectangular platform leg bent standing figure beside reaching upward crouching figure ground arms extended them coin surface textured pitted lighter bronze highlights raised areas darker brown recesses edge.