Cistophore of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM TR PPP. Reverse: three banners, the central one surmounted by a legionary eagle; rim inscription illegible. Date: 98–117 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 9.20 g.
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Cistophore of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM TR PPP. Reverse: three banners, the central one surmounted by a legionary eagle; rim inscription illegible. Date: 98–117 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 9.20 g.

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Cistophore Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Nerva Traiano Optimo Avg Germ Tr Ppp Reverse three banners central surmounted legionary eagle rim inscription illegible Date 98–117 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 9.20 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person's head relief showing textured hair facial features smoothed wear coin surface uneven scratched areas discoloration patina giving gray brown appearance hints darker gray recessed areas coin edge visible slightly irregular background coin plain white.

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