Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 104 to 111 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the fifth time (COS V on this coin) in 104 AD and for the sixth time from 1 Jan. 112 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 104 to 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, [IMP TRAIAN]O AVG GER DAC PM [TR P ]
Reverse Description
Vesta seated facing left; around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; in exergue, VESTA
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
104-111 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 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.108
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 251 Pages
