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 in a long robe with draperies, holding a flower in her right outstretched hand and slightly raising/supporting her robe with her left; rim inscription COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_156

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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 long robe draperies holding flower right outstretched hand slightly raising supporting robe left rim inscription COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.95 g worn round metal coin raised profile person facing right wearing laurel wreath surface showing areas lighter darker gray rough texture raised rim small chips edge set white background.