Caption

Sestertius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Trajan in military dress seated left on a platform, behind him a prefect and a soldier, three kings standing in front at the bottom left; sectional letters invisible; rim inscription illegible. Type: Trajan bare-headed in military dress seated left on platform with prefect and soldier; three kings standing before him. Date: 116–117. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin; weight 21.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_171

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Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible Reverse military dress seated left platform prefect soldier three kings standing front bottom left sectional letters invisible Type Trajan bare-headed Date 116–117 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin weight 21.20 g round worn metal coin side showing profile human head indistinct facial features rounded hairline surface textured pitting patches loss irregular edge imperfections visible colors dark brown muted gold little black.