Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath and robe; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG G. Reverse: The Genius, girded 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 horn of plenty; rim inscription: SPQR OP, INCIPI. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_043

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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 G Reverse Genius girded stands left outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts altar left hand horn plenty Spqr Op Incipi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.95 g worn circular metal coin uneven edge shown white background displaying raised profile person's head relief surface areas smoothing scratches pitted texture patches darker tarnish lighter silvery tones traces darker brown greenish discoloration.