Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIM AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP.' Reverse: Mars striding right, completely naked, cloak on shoulders, helmet on head, spear in right hand, trefoeum in left hand resting on left shoulder; rim inscription 'SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI.' Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome. Coin; weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_167

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traiano Optim Avg Ger Dac Pm Trp Cos Vi Pp Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trefoeum left hand resting left shoulder Spqr Optimo Principi Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.05 g round worn coin uneven edge showing small chips cracks rendered shades gray silver coin surface central raised figure humanoid elongated limbs diagonal staff- object gray-silver tone raised border indented shapes rim faint irregular surface textures scuffs across face darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised areas.