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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. 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: PARTIHCO PM TRP COS VI PPSPQR. Dated 112–117. Coin, weight 3.04 g. Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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LZT26A66_179

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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 Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trefoeum left hand resting left shoulder Partihco Pm Trp Cos Vi Ppspqr Dated 112–117 Coin weight 3.04 g Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 single round coin worn textured surface irregular edges shown plain white background coin raised relief standing human figure wearing holding long staff arm extended legs visible contrapposto pose figure detailed visible musculature drapery coin's surface varying shades gray silver darker toning crevices lighter highlights raised areas.