Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) standing left in a long robe, holding a caduceus downwards in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left, with the letters SC on either side of the horn; rim inscription illegible. Note: on the obverse, to the right of the emperor's image are six large, strongly concave holes in a straight line; on the reverse, to the left of Felicitas are six large, strongly concave holes arranged in a semicircle. 180-degree axis. Roman Empire, 98–117. Coin; weight 15.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_176

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74.2Mb (11.6Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible Reverse Felicitas personification standing left long robe holding caduceus downwards right hand horn plenty left letters SC side Note obverse emperor's image six large strongly concave holes straight line reverse holes arranged semicircle 180-degree axis Roman Empire Coin weight 15.75 g round worn object rough pitted surface shades brown dark brown dull gold featuring vertical crack several raised circular bumps arranged mottled darker patches lighter areas across face uneven rim.