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 DA. Reverse: the Genius, wearing 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 (horn of plenty); rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRIN. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.50 g.

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LZT26A66_042

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust facing right wearing laurel wreath robe rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DA Reverse Genius stands left outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts altar left hand cornucopia horn plenty rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRIN Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.50 g round worn coin rough textured surface showing standing human figure low relief center holding staff- object draped garment coin primarily gray areas darker gray brownish patina traces lighter almost whitish highlights raised portions.