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. 103–111 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Rome. Coin; weight 3.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_164

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Rights managed

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53.8Mb (3.3Mb) / 14.5in x 14.5in / 4338 x 4338 (300dpi)

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 Cos Vp P Spqr Optimo Princ 103–111 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.25 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile relief human head facing relief includes short hair tied back visible ear neck shoulder surface areas smooth shine darker patina spots abrasion object displays raised rim details series curved markings perimeter Visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray-brown.