Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_052

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP Reverse Mars standing facing military dress helmet holding long spear vertically right hand resting shield left rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.01 g round worn metal coin raised depiction standing human figure profile short tunic long staff hand vertical shield surrounded ring raised markings rim visible colors include shades gray dark gray areas lighter silver.