Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 112 to 117 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the sixth time (COS VI on this coin) and last time in 112 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 112 to 117 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI P P
Reverse Description
Trajan on horseback advancing to left holding a long spear in his right hand and a small VIctory in his left; around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
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
112-117 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), 3.017 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.291
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 264 Pages