Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan to the right, decorated with a laurel wreath; rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP. Reverse: Mars standing straight with head to the right, in military clothes, wearing a helmet, holding a long spear vertically in his right hand, resting on a shield with his left hand; rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 103–111. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_053

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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 straight military clothes wearing helmet holding long spear vertically right hand resting shield left hand rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Date 103–111 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.75 g round worn coin raised profile person's head facing showing short wavy hair visible ear set recessed background coin's surface uneven texture wear darker lighter areas shades gray silver rim slightly irregular dotted border faint raised markings edge.