Sestertius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Bronze coin, weight 24.70 g, Roman Empire, Rome, dated 116–117. 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; at bottom left King Parthamaspates (personification of Parthia) kneeling on the left; in the field the letters SC; rim inscription: REX DATVS.
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Sestertius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Bronze coin, weight 24.70 g, Roman Empire, Rome, dated 116–117. 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; at bottom left King Parthamaspates (personification of Parthia) kneeling on the left; in the field the letters SC; rim inscription: REX DATVS.

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Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Bronze coin weight 24.70 g Roman Empire Rome dated 116–117 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 Datvs round metal coin worn raised profile person showing hair styled back laurel- element visible texture wear across surface coin displays areas darker brown greenish patina alongside patches lighter golden-brown metal exposed slightly irregular edge surrounding relief.

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