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Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO 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.' Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.80 g.

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Traiano Optimo 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 Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.80 g round metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing textured hair facial features coin surface aged uneven wear scratches edge slightly irregular visible colors include silver-gray dark gray brownish tarnish.