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 King Parthamaspates (personification of Parthia) kneeling on the left; in the field the letters SC; rim inscription: illegible. 116–117 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 21.95 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_170

License type

Rights managed

Available size

70.9Mb (11.3Mb) / 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 King Parthamaspates personification Parthia kneeling field letters SC illegible 116–117 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 21.95 g round worn metal object mostly golden-brown surface patches darker brown purple discoloration showing shallow relief scene three human silhouettes raised platform figure legs bent arm extended another figure stands beside forward third figure kneels leans base reaching standing figure rendered golden-brown tone slightly darker background visible scratches areas corrosion.