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. The military reverse type is considered to relate to Trajan's campaigns in the East and suggest production could be 114-117 AD or perhaps to his departure for the East in 113 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Trajan facing right; around, IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM [TR P]
Reverse Description
Mars advancing right holding a spear in his right hand and resting a trophy on his left shoulder; around, COS VI [P P ] S P Q R
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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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
08
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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), 2.777 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.299
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 265 Pages