Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.96 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_062

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.96 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised figure person standing small rectangular base person facing arm extended object shoulder figure base rendered metal relief coin edge raised dotted border irregular rim small circular hole punched near lower right edge surface signs wear patina visible colors silvery gray darker gray areas hints brownish tarnish.