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: Vesta seated left, wearing a long robe, holding a palladium in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left; rim inscription: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Legend/episode: VESTA. Date: 112–117. Roman coin; weight 2.93 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_198

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.5Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

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 Vesta seated left wearing long robe holding palladium outstretched right hand scepter Spqr Optimo Principi Legend episode Date 112–117 Roman coin weight 2.93 g worn round coin shown white background raised profile person right wearing tied headband visible hair details coin surface textured signs wear small nicks visible raised edges slightly irregular rim visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised features.