Caption

Denarius, 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 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 2.42 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_197

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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 Pm Trp Cos Vi Pp Reverse Mars striding right 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 2.42 g worn round coin aged rough surface showing profile raised textured visible hair detail pronounced neck shoulder area coin surface several pitted holes areas corrosion coin primarily gray silver darker gray tarnish off-white worn highlights background plain white.