Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath and a robe; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Reverse: the Genius, girded only with a robe, stands facing left; in his outstretched right hand he holds a patera consecrating gifts over the altar below, and in his left hand a cornucopia; 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_034

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust facing right wearing laurel wreath robe rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr P Cos V Pp Reverse Genius girded stands left outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts altar left hand cornucopia Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.08 g circular metallic coin worn uneven surface shades gray silver featuring raised depiction standing human figure slightly left draped garment holding object hand branch- small raised rectangular shape near figure's feet dotted border coin's edge darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights.