Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of the emperor to right with laurel wreath and drapery; inscription NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO. Reverse: Fortuna seated facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia (horn of plenty) in her left; inscription S VI PPSPQ and under the line ORT RE. Date: 114–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_140

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust right laurel wreath drapery inscription NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO Reverse Fortuna seated facing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia horn plenty left inscription S VI PPSPQ under line ORT RE Date 114–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~17.5–17.8 mm weight 2.68 g axis 225° worn circular object irregular chipped edge exhibiting weathered metallic surface shades gray brown surface raised recessed areas forming shape standing humanlike figure surrounding irregular textures darker patches lighter highlights across metal.