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denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117); Obv.: Trajan's head facing right, decorated with a laurel wreath; rim inscription: IMP NERVA TRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS. Rev.: Mars walking to the right, girded only with a loincloth, wearing a helmet, holding a bowed spear in his right hand and a trophy on his left shoulder; rim inscription: PM TR P COS V; dated 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_047

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Keywords

denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obv. Trajan's head facing right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription Imp Nerva Traianvs Avg Ger Dacicvs Rev. Mars walking girded loincloth wearing helmet holding bowed spear right hand trophy left shoulder Pm Tr P Cos V dated 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.18 g round worn metallic coin raised profile man's head showing short hair facial features low relief coin's surface textured aged areas darker lighter gray brownish tarnish ring raised dots decorative border surrounds central portrait colors visible shades gray silver muted brown.