Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Trajan struck in the period 112 to 114 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the sixth time (COS VI on this coin- worn) in 112 AD. The word OPTIMO (not found on this coin) was added to the obverse legend in 114 AD. This makes the period within which this coin was produced 112 to 114 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right wearing aegis; around, [IMP CAES NERVAE] TRAIANO AVG GER DAC [P M TR P COS VI P P]
Reverse Description
Fortuna seated facing left holding rudder and cradling a cornucopiae; in exergue, S C; around, [FORTVNA]E REDVCI
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
112-114 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
07
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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
33 mm (Outside Diameter), 23.197 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.627
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 288 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
