Caption

Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM 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 PARTIHCO PM TRP COS VI PPSPQR. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_196

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM DAC Reverse Mars striding completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trophy left hand resting left shoulder rim inscription PARTIHCO PM TRP COS VI PPSPQR Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.21 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head wavy hair tied back visible ear neck coin's rim band raised elements portrait edge irregularities small dents metal mostly silver-gray darker gray tarnish spots brownish discoloration.