Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117 CE; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan facing right, decorated with a laurel wreath; rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Reverse: Mars walking 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 SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_050

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan facing right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP Reverse Mars walking right girded loincloth wearing helmet holding bowed spear right hand trophy left shoulder rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.12 g round worn coin rough textured surface showing raised faintly detailed figure profile standing center coin metallic shades gray darker gray patina darker spots scratches across face subtle rim encircles edge background surrounding plain white.