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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. Reverse: Mars striding left in military dress, wearing a helmet, holding a statuette of Victoria in his right hand and a trophy in his left; rim inscription: COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_058

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr Reverse Mars striding left military dress helmet holding statuette Victoria right hand trophy Cos Vp P Spqr Optimo Princ Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.25 g round worn silver-gray coin uneven edges showing raised relief human figure dynamic pose wearing short skirt- garment cape drapery them figure stepping forward arm extended coin surface areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights ring raised elements irregular surface texture scratches.