Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_155

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right laurel-wreathed rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Trp Reverse Spes personification standing left wearing long robe draperies holding flower right outstretched hand slightly raising supporting robe left hand Cos Vppspqr Optimo Princ Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised figure person standing draped flowing garments staff scepter small object surrounded raised rim faint raised characters edge object displays range gray silver tones areas darker patina subtle hints brown green discoloration.