Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP. Reverse: Mars walking right, clad only with a loincloth and helmet, holding a bowed spear in his right hand and a trophy on his left shoulder; rim inscription: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_049

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr P Cos Vpp Reverse Mars walking clad loincloth helmet holding bowed spear right hand trophy left shoulder Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.12 g worn round coin raised portrait profile person showing facial features short wavy hair tied back surrounded raised rim coin surface uneven texture signs wear darker lighter areas primarily silver-gray hints darker gray subtle brownish tones.