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Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR COS VPP. Reverse: Pax standing left, dressed 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), Rome. Coin; weight 2.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_093

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR COS VPP Reverse Pax standing left dressed waist long robe draperies holding caduceus right hand cornucopia resting right leg shoulders Dacian Dacian's arms head shown rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.85 g circular metallic coin worn relief portrait man's head profile showing detailed hair facial features coin surface mix silver darker gray tones areas tarnish slight greenish discoloration rim raised irregular small chip bottom ring raised decorative elements portrait faint incised marks right side piece aged uneven texture subtle scratches.