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 GER DAC PM. Reverse: the Genius, wearing a robe, stands facing left; in his outstretched right hand he holds a patera consecrating gifts over an altar below, and in his left hand a cornucopia; rim inscription SPQR OPT, IPI. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_045

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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 Reverse Genius stands left outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts altar left hand cornucopia rim inscription SPQR OPT Ipi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.15 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person's head relief head short hair facial features muted silver-gray tone darker gray tarnish brownish spots across surface coin edge irregular darker gray background patches brownish discoloration colors visible silver-gray dark gray brown.