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Denarius of Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: head of Trajan in a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription ER TRAIANO OPTIMO AV. Reverse: Mars walking right, completely naked, cloak on shoulders, helmet on head, spear in right hand, trophy in left hand resting on left shoulder; rim inscription PM TRP CO. Date: 112–117. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_260

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Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription ER TRAIANO OPTIMO AV Reverse Mars walking completely naked cloak shoulders helmet spear right hand trophy left hand resting left shoulder rim inscription PM TRP CO Date 112–117 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.95 g circular worn coin raised profile person right surrounded outer raised rim coin surface showing areas wear scratches small chips visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray patina.