Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117 CE; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan right, decorated with 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 VPPSPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Coin intentionally pierced through (round hole). Date: 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Rome. Coin; weight 2.96 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_061

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr Reverse Mars striding left military dress wearing helmet holding statuette Victoria right hand trophy Cos Vppspqr Optimo Princ Coin intentionally pierced round hole Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 2.96 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head relief facing right visible hair details draped garment neck object small round hole near top edge irregular outer rim signs wear visible colors shades gray silver darker gray patina.