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.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI P P
Reverse Description
Trajan Senior seated facing left on curule chair, feet on stool, holding a patera and long sceptre; around, DIVVS PATER TRAIAN
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Curtis, 15 Mar 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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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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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
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.151 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.252
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 261 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
