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as - countermarked, Trajan (53–117; Roman Emperor 98–117), oak wreaths, radiant crowns, heads. Obv.: head of Trajan in radiant crown facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM. Rev.: letters SC surrounded by an oak wreath; rim inscription: DAC PARTHICO PM TR POT XX COS VI PP. NOTE: Bucranium countermark, probably made when Trajan's troops were retreating from Parthia. 114–117, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), coin, weight 9.46 g

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- countermarked Trajan 53–117 Roman Emperor 98–117 oak wreaths radiant crowns heads Obv. head radiant crown facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traiano Optimo Avg Germ Rev. letters SC surrounded oak wreath Dac Parthico Pm Tr Pot Xx Cos Vi Pp Note Bucranium countermark Trajan's troops retreating Parthia 114–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 9.46 g worn round coin raised profile person's head showing short wavy hair visible ear rendered dark brown bronze tones patches lighter goldish highlights areas darker reddish-brown black patina across uneven surface coin's edge irregular background textured corroded areas brown bronze reddish hues.