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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_066

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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 Reverse Vesta standing turned left dressed waist throwing gifts altar next right hand holding sceptre left hand Cos Vp P Spqr Optimo Princ Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.27 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised depiction robed standing figure holding long staff resting hand small column- structure surrounded encircling border irregular raised marks metal areas darker gray subtle brownish patina scratches uneven texture across face.