Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of the emperor right, laurel-wreathed, draped; legend NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a horn of plenty in her left; legend S VI PPSPQ (and under the line ORT RE). Date: 114–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), minted in Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–17.8 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_139

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust emperor right laurel-wreathed draped legend NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand horn plenty legend S VI PPSPQ under line ORT RE Date 114–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 minted Rome Coin diameter 17.5–17.8 mm weight 2.68 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn uneven edge small missing segment raised profile person facing right figure short textured hair tied ribbon back visible facial features neck shoulder area surface aged darker patches lighter highlights background object plain white visible colors silver-gray darker gray small areas brownish discoloration.