Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: G GER DAC PARTHIC. Reverse: Trajan in military dress seated left on a platform, behind him the prefect; at bottom left Parthamaspates (personification of Parthia) kneeling on the left; in the field the letters SC; rim inscription illegible. 116–117 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin, weight 21.95 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_169

License type

Rights managed

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70.9Mb (12.9Mb) / 16.6in x 16.6in / 4979 x 4979 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription G Ger Dac Parthic Reverse military dress seated left platform prefect bottom Parthamaspates personification Parthia kneeling field letters SC rim inscription illegible 116–117 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 21.95 g round worn metallic object textured pitted surface shades bronze brown dark gray featuring raised profile person visible hair forehead nose lips neck profile slightly lighter color background rim object showing darker brown bronze tones.