Caption

Denarius, 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. 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: COS VI PPS PQR. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 2.81 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_176

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Traiano Optimo Avg Ger Dac Pm Trp Reverse Mars walking completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trefoeum left hand resting left shoulder Cos Vi Pps Pqr Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.81 g worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person surface varied textures abrasions lighter silver-gray areas raised features darker gray brownish tones recessed regions shallow rim encircles object small nicks irregularities perimeter.