Summary
Gold aureus 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 did not hold the consulate again until 1 Jan 111 AD, this coin was therefore struck between 103 and 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right; around, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Reverse Description
Libertas standing facing left extending a pileus and cradling a rod; around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 28 Oct 1982
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Date Issued
103-111AD
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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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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Gold
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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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Object Dimensions
2 mm (Height), 20 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.146 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.123
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 252 Pages