Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117 CE; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan right, laurel-wreathed; rim inscription: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR. 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 before her, and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription: COS VPPSPQR OPTIMO PRINC; in the field the word 'PAX'. Date: 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_107

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right laurel-wreathed rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr Reverse Pax standing left long robe drapery holding torch right hand ignites pile armor shields cornucopia Cos Vppspqr Optimo Princ field word Date 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.78 g round worn coin shades brown gray raised central figure standing woman draped long garment holds object hand staff- stands beside curved implement resting ground coin surface textured wear irregular edges raised decorative marks perimeter subtle highlights lighter brown raised areas.