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 nature of the reverse however might suggest production in the period of his Eastern campaigns, 114-117 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Trajan facing right; around, IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM DAC
Reverse Description
Mars advancing to right holding a spear in his right hand and resting a trophy on his left shoulder; around, P M TR P 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
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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.036 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.337
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 268 Pages