Summary
Possibly an orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Trajan but probably a nineteenth century cast copy, Mint Uncertain. Acquired in a bequest in 1923 but now considered to be probably a cast copy.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right; around, [IMP CAES NERVAE] TRAIANO AVG [GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P ]
Reverse Description
Pax seated facing left, a Dacian kneeling at her feet; around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; in exergue, S C
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
98-117 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 22.72 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf RIC.510
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 281 Pages