Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_237

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Rights managed

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74.2Mb (5.4Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Countermarked coin Trajan 53–117 Roman Emperor 98–117 Obverse head radiant crown facing right rim inscription Imp Caes Ner Traiano Optimo Avg Germ Reverse letters Sc surrounded oak wreath Dac Parthico Pm Tr Pot Xx Cos Vi Pp Bucranium countermark applied Trajan's troops retreating Parthia Date 114–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Cyprus Oak wreaths radiant crowns heads Coin weight 9.46 g round worn metal coin raised rim circular wreath- design near center showing mix dark brown greenish-brown traces lighter metallic tones surface pitted uneven areas darker patina lighter worn highlights coin sits plain white background.