Semis, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in a radiant crown facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: letters 'SC' surrounded by an oak wreath; rim inscription illegible. Oak and laurel wreath motifs. Coin minted in Rome but sent for circulation in the East (mainly Syria); probably not minted in Antioch because it has an axis of 180° rather than 0°. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Weight: 3.39 g.
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Semis, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in a radiant crown facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: letters 'SC' surrounded by an oak wreath; rim inscription illegible. Oak and laurel wreath motifs. Coin minted in Rome but sent for circulation in the East (mainly Syria); probably not minted in Antioch because it has an axis of 180° rather than 0°. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Weight: 3.39 g.

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Semis Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head radiant crown facing right rim inscription illegible Reverse letters Sc surrounded oak wreath Oak laurel wreath motifs Coin minted Rome circulation East mainly Syria minted Antioch axis 180° 0° Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Weight 3.39 g worn round coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head profile surface rough pitting worn raised relief areas visible colors shades brown dark brown tan darker mottling background white.

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