Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Trajan struck in the period 103 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 January 112 AD. This makes the period within which this coin was produced 104 to 111 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right wearing aegis; around, [IMP CAES] NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR [P COS V P P]
Reverse Description
Dacia seated facing left on shield in attitude of mourning, at left, a trophy; in exergue, S C; around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Edge Description
Plain
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                                Acquisition InformationTransfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976 
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                                Date Issued103-111 AD 
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                                Issued ByEmperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire 
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                                Person DepictedEmperor Marcus U. Trajan - Ancient Roman Empire, Ancient Roman Empire 
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                                MaterialOrichalcum 
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                                Axis06 
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                                Dimensions33 mm (Outside Diameter), 19.457 g (Weight) 
 
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                                ShapeOff round 
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                                ReferencesRIC.560 
 [Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 283 Pages
 
 
             
                         
                         
         
         
         
        