Caption

Quarter (denarius), Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Mercury wearing a winged petasos, facing right. Reverse: winged caduceus pointing upward, flanked by the letters 'SC'. Laurel wreaths, heads. Dated 114–117 CE, struck in Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 2.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_232

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74.0Mb (3.2Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head Mercury wearing winged petasos facing right Reverse winged caduceus pointing upward flanked letters Sc Laurel wreaths heads Dated 114–117 CE struck Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 2.20 g roughly circular dark object rough textured surface sits alone white background showing uneven edges slightly raised rim predominantly black subtle variations dark gray faint lighter gray highlights irregular pitted surface.