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 COS VI PP. 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: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_192

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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 Cos Vi Pp Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trophy left hand resting left shoulder Spqr Optimo Principi Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g round worn metallic coin raised profile person center short wavy hair laurel- headpiece bust portion neck coin surface textured areas smooth wear faint raised ridges ring indistinct markings follows coin's edge visible colors silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter highlights.