Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP.' Reverse: Virtus (personification) standing right in military dress, wearing a helmet, left foot on a helmet; in her right hand a vertical spear pointing downwards, in her left hand a parazonium upwards; 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_203

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Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr P Cos Vi Pp Reverse Virtus personification standing right military dress wearing helmet left foot right hand vertical spear pointing downwards left hand parazonium upwards Spqr Optimo Principi Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g close-up round metallic coin worn raised profile person center coin surface scratches small chips irregular edges decorative raised border rim coin shades gray silver darker gray toning recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces background plain white.