Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman Emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath and robe; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP. Reverse: the Genius, girded only with a robe, stands facing left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand consecrating gifts over an altar below, and a cornucopia in his left; rim inscription: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_037

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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 Vpp Reverse Genius girded stands left holding patera outstretched right hand consecrating gifts altar cornucopia Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.75 g round worn metal coin raised profile person center showing hair styled headband visible facial features neck coin's edge displays ring raised irregular shapes characters markings surface scratches dents areas darker lighter wear indicating age visible colors include silver-gray darker gray slight brownish tarnish white background.