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 walking 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. 112–117 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_168

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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 walking completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trefoeum left hand resting left shoulder Spqr Optimo Principi 112–117 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.32 g circular metallic coin worn raised profile person center showing hair facial features low relief coin surface varied textures areas smooth wear darker tarnished patches slightly irregular rim visible colors include silver gray darker gray-brown tarnish subtle lighter highlights raised areas.