Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan right, decorated with a laurel wreath; 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, slightly raising/supporting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_161

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Trajan right decorated laurel wreath 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 rim inscription COS VP P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.08 g round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge sits centered white background showing raised figure long draped clothing standing vertical object coin surface lighter gray worn areas textured patina ring raised shapes rim darker gray tone.