Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in100 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the third time (COS III on this coin) in 100 AD and for the fourth time on 1 Jan. 101 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in 100 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right; around, [IMP CAES] NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM
Reverse Description
Hercules standing facing on round altar holding a club and lion's skin; around, P M TR P COS III 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
100 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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.447 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.37
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 247 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
