Caption

Cistophore, 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 9.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_231

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.5Mb (6.6Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 9.20 g round worn object rough textured surface shades gray dark gray showing uneven lighter gray areas subtle brownish-gray tones object irregular edge shallow scratches pits across face faint raised recessed shapes suggesting shallow relief background plain white.