Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 103 to 111 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the fifth time (COS V on this coin) in 103 AD and for the sixth time from 1 Jan. 112 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 103 to 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right wearing aegis; around, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Reverse Description
A Dacian seated facing left on round shield facing a Roman trophy at left; the scene divides the letters S C; around; S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
103-111 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Mint
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Person Depicted
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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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
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.771 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.562
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 283 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
