Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117 CE; 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: c. 103–111 CE. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_163

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Rights managed

Available size

53.8Mb (4.2Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4338 x 4338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Ce 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 Cos Vp P Spqr Optimo Princ Date c 103–111 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 3.25 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised figure standing person draped long flowing garments small object arm extended surrounded ring raised decorative markings edge metal areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights small irregular notch side subtle surface scratches dents.