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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