Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: Bust of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing right; legend IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC. Reverse: Pax, draped and turned left, holding a torch over a pile of loot and a cornucopia in the left; legend COS VPP SPQR. Iconography: bust of the emperor, cornucopia (attribute), Pax (personification), piles of loot/treasures. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_077

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26.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right legend IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC Reverse Pax draped turned left holding torch pile loot cornucopia left legend COS VPP SPQR Iconography bust attribute personification piles treasures Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.92 g axis 180° round worn metal coin brown dark brown patina showing raised figure standing flowing garments figure holding long object separate upright object coin edge irregular small chips surface areas smoother wear subtle greenish toning.