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

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