Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Trajan now considered a cast copy, mint uncertain. This coin was found in a safe in the National Gallery of Victoria in about 1904. It is now considered to be a nineteenth century cast copy.
Obverse Description
Laureate and head of Trajan facing right; around, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M
Reverse Description
Pax seated facing left extending a branch with her right hand; around, TR POT COS IIII P P
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
98-117 AD
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Issued By
Emperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire
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Denomination
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Material
Brass
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Axis
06
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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
33 mm (Outside Diameter), 23.489 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf RIC.432
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 275 Pages