Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan to right, decorated with a laurel wreath; rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP. Reverse: Mars standing, head right, in military clothes wearing a helmet, holding a long spear vertically in his right hand and resting on a shield with his left; rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_051

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP Reverse Mars standing head right military clothes wearing helmet holding long spear vertically right hand resting shield left rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.01 g round worn coin raised profile person's head facing showing hair tied back facial features low relief coin surface textured areas wear slight discoloration showing shades gray dark gray hints brown raised rim encircles portrait decorative raised elements edge background plain white.