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. Reverse: Vesta standing, turned left, dressed to the waist, throwing gifts into the altar with her right hand, holding a scepter; rim inscription: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.27 g.
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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. Reverse: Vesta standing, turned left, dressed to the waist, throwing gifts into the altar with her right hand, holding a scepter; rim inscription: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.27 g.

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Reverse Vesta standing turned left dressed waist throwing gifts altar right hand holding scepter Cos V P P S P Q R Optimo Princ Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.27 g worn circular coin raised profile person facing right showing textured hair facial features coin surface mottled areas darker tarnish lighter silver-gray metal greenish-brown spots edge wear.

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