Caption

Denarius of Emperor Trajan (53–117; ruled 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan right, laurel-wreathed; rim inscription IMP AVG GER DAC PM TR COS VPP. Reverse: Pax standing left, robed to the waist, 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

Reference

LZT26A66_097

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53.0Mb (3.8Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4305 x 4305 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Emperor Trajan 53–117 ruled 98–117 Obverse bust Trajan right laurel-wreathed rim inscription IMP AVG GER DAC PM TR COS VPP Reverse Pax standing left robed waist 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 object worn uneven surface showing central raised figure elongated partially eroded surrounded indented border multiple shallow impressions object displays shades silver gray darker tarnished small areas brownish greenish discoloration background plain white.