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. 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 PM TRP COS VI P P S P Q R. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_195

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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 Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trophy left hand resting left shoulder rim inscription PM TRP COS VI P P S P Q R Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.65 g worn round object uneven edges showing raised relief standing human figure profile figure appearing slender arm bent extended surface textured rough areas smoother worn patches visible colors include gray light gray muted brown tones.