Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; 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 draperies, 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 SPQR OPTIMO PRINC; in the legend the word 'PAX'. Damaged coin, a piece detached. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_105

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53.1Mb (3.3Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4307 x 4307 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right decorated laurel wreath rim inscription Reverse Pax standing left long robe draperies holding torch right hand ignites pile armor shields lying front cornucopia left hand rim inscription SPQR OPTIMO PRINC legend word Damaged coin piece detached Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.24 g worn circular object rough edge irregular missing wedge rendered shades gray dark gray showing raised depiction standing human figure draped flowing garments figure hold long object hand small branch- form small rounded object near figure's feet low horizontal line beneath surface areas lighter darker gray patina textured wear rim.