Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: Bust of the emperor with a laurel wreath to the right, inscribed 'IMP TRAIANO AVG GER'. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) in a long robe, turned left, holding scales and a cornucopia, inscribed 'COS VPP SPQR OPT' (variant readings). Date: 103–111. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_078

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse Bust laurel wreath right inscribed Imp Traiano Avg Ger Reverse Aequitas personification long robe turned left holding scales cornucopia Cos Vpp Spqr Opt variant readings Date 103–111 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.20 g axis 180° aged round coin worn raised profile person's head relief showing side-facing portrait visible hair facial contours coin surface uneven several chips irregular edges shallow scratches depressions across face visible colors dark gray brownish-gray subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas darker tones recessed areas.