Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117 CE; 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 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 (horn of plenty); rim inscription: SPQR OP, INCIPI. Date: 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_044

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce 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 cornucopia horn plenty Spqr Op Incipi Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 2.95 g worn circular object uneven edge sits white background object metallic shades gray dark gray areas lighter silver surface raised relief human figure standing side suggested limbs draped clothing surrounding area relief rough textured markings faint raised shapes perimeter object displays patches darker tarnish lighter worn highlights.