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

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