Summary
Silver denarius 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 on 1 Jan. 112 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 103 to 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P
Reverse Description
Trophy with a round shields at left and two hexagonal shields at right, at base of trophy a sword, two javelins and two shields; around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 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
Silver
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.055 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
RIC.147b
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 254 Pages