Caption

Sestertius, 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 before him at the bottom left; section letters invisible; rim inscription illegible. Type: Trajan bare-headed, in military dress, seated left on platform on right with prefect and soldier; three kings standing before him. Date: 116–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 21.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_172

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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 bottom left section letters invisible Type Trajan bare-headed seated left Date 116–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 21.20 g round worn metal disc textured pitted surface showing mottled shades brown dark brown muted gold edge uneven slightly raised surface bears faint shallow linear impressions irregular scratches short curved groove small indentations across face.