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 countermark, probably made when Trajan's troops were retreating from Parthia. Pierced coin, 114–117 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Cyprus. Coin, weight 8.85 g.
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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 countermark, probably made when Trajan's troops were retreating from Parthia. Pierced coin, 114–117 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Cyprus. Coin, weight 8.85 g.

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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 Dac Parthico Pm Tr Pot Xx Cos Vi Pp Bucranium countermark Trajan's troops retreating Parthia Pierced coin 114–117 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Cyprus Coin weight 8.85 g worn round metal object uneven edge small circular hole near rim showing raised wreath- circular motif center textured surface wear visible colors dark brown bronze lighter golden-brown highlights.

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