Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 98 to 99 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the second time (COS II on this coin) in 98 AD and for the third time in 100 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 98 to 99 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right; around, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM
Reverse Description
Pax standing facing left extending an olive branch and cradling a cornucopiae; around, P M TR P COS II P P
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
98-99 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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Deity Depicted
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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), 3.493 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.6
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 245 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
