Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription. Reverse: Mars walking right, completely naked, cloak on shoulders, helmet on head, spear in right hand, trefoil (?) in left hand resting on left shoulder; rim inscription: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.02 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_171

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Reverse Mars walking completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trefoil left hand resting left shoulder Spqr Optimo Principi Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.02 g round weathered coin predominantly gray muted silver surface showing worn raised designs faint relief standing human figure visible near center leg forward arm extended textured rough areas across face coin edges irregular slightly darker background surrounding white.