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Countermarked; 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 (ox skull) countermark, probably made when Trajan's troops were retreating from Parthia. Pierced coin, 114–117. Material: coin; weight 8.85 g. Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Countermarked 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 rim inscription DAC PARTHICO PM TR POT XX COS VI PP Bucranium ox skull countermark Trajan's troops retreating Parthia Pierced coin 114–117 Material coin weight 8.85 g Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 round metallic object worn uneven surface showing areas brown dark brown dull gold object raised profile face center weathered textures pitting damaged rounded protrusion near edge small circular hole near rim surface patches darker corrosion lighter metallic highlights across mostly brown-gold color palette.