Caption

Quarter (coin) of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117), 114–117, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: head of Mercury wearing a winged hat facing right. Reverse: winged caduceus facing upward, flanked by the letters 'SC'. Coin; weight 2.20 g. Subjects/themes: caduceuses, Mercury (mythology), laurel wreaths, heads.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_233

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74.0Mb (3.0Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter coin Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 114–117 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse head Mercury wearing winged hat facing right Reverse winged caduceus upward flanked letters Sc Coin weight 2.20 g Subjects themes caduceuses Mercury mythology laurel wreaths heads round dark object rough uneven surface slightly raised rim sits centered white background color primarily dark gray black lighter gray highlights textured areas surface shallow irregular indentations worn patterns.