Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117 CE; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan right, decorated with a laurel wreath; rim inscription. Reverse: Pax standing left in a long robe with drapery, holding a torch in her right hand with which she ignites a pile of armor and shields lying in front of her, and a cornucopia in her left hand; rim inscription includes COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC and the word 'PAX'. Date: 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_102

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription Reverse Pax standing left long robe drapery holding torch right hand ignites pile armor shields lying front cornucopia left hand includes Cos Vp P Spqr Optimo Princ word Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.22 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person facing right wavy hair draped garment surrounded ring raised markings metal silver-gray darker gray areas tarnish wear lighter silvery highlights highest points.