Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan facing right, laurel-wreathed; rim inscription 'IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR COS V PP'. Reverse: Pax standing left, partially draped to the waist in a long robe with draperies, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, resting her right leg on the shoulders of a Dacian (only the Dacian's arms and head shown); rim inscription 'SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI'. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_092

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head facing right laurel-wreathed rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr Cos V Pp Reverse Pax standing left partially draped waist long robe draperies holding caduceus right hand cornucopia resting right leg shoulders Dacian Dacian's arms head shown Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin denarius Weight 3.05 g circular metal coin worn textured surface showing standing human figure relief center figure draped cloth holds object hand arm extends outward coin's rim raised contains recessed markings edge metal varied tones gray silver areas darker patina small spots greenish discoloration background plain white.