Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan right, laurel wreath; rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP. Reverse: Spes (personification), standing left, wearing a long draped robe, holding a flower in her right outstretched hand and slightly raising/supporting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_154

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right laurel wreath rim inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP Reverse Spes personification standing left wearing long draped robe holding flower right outstretched hand slightly raising supporting robe left hand rim inscription COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head side view featuring short wavy hair visible neck shoulder rim object raised edge several irregularities slight discolorations patina areas visible colors silver gray hints brownish-green.