Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obv.: bust of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath and robe; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP. Rev.: The genius, girded only with a robe, stands facing left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand to consecrate gifts over the altar below and a cornucopia in his left; rim inscription: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_033

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obv. bust facing right wearing laurel wreath robe rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr P Cos Vpp Rev. genius girded stands left holding patera outstretched right hand consecrate gifts altar cornucopia Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.08 g worn round coin raised portrait profile showing person's head featuring short wavy hair defined jawline coin's surface scratches pits small cracks uneven wear edges textured rim several raised dots markings encircling portrait visible colors include shades gray silver dark gray darker tarnished areas.