Summary
Silver denarius 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 for the sixth time on 1 Jan. 112 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 103 to 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, draped and cuirassed; around, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P
Reverse Description
Pax seated facing left extending an olive branch in her right hand, at he feet a kneeling Dacian with arms raised; around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
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), Mr Curtis, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
103-111 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
07
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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
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.475 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
RIC.189
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 257 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
