Summary

Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Trajan struck between 116 and 117 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. In 116 AD southern Mesopotamia revolted against Roman rule and Parthian forces attacked the Roman border. Trajan suppressed the revolt and set Parthamaspates up as a Roman client-king at Ctesiphon. The reverse of this coin depicts the new king being presented to the personification of Parthia by Trajan. Production of the coin was therefore in the period 116 to117 AD.

Obverse Description

Laureate and draped bust of Trajan facinfg right; around, IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P

Reverse Description

Trajan seated facing right on curule chair set on platform, behind him a prefect; in front, standing on the ground, Parthamaspates, standing facing left with one arm raised, who is being presented by the emperor to Parthia who kneels facing right at the left of the scene; around, REX PARTHIS DATVS; in exergue, S C

Edge Description

Plain

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