Caption

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 P. Reverse: Mars striding right, completely naked, cloak on shoulders, helmet on head, spear in right hand, trophy in left hand resting on left shoulder; rim inscription COS VI PPSPQR. 112–117 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.68 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_182

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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 P Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trophy left hand resting left shoulder rim inscription COS VI PPSPQR 112–117 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.68 g worn circular coin embossed profile person's head textured hair facial features low relief visible wear surface scratches coin's rim irregular slightly dented places raised border portrait ring raised elements described surface mix metallic gray darker gray patina areas lighter silver metal exposed brownish-gray tarnish recessed areas background coin plain white.