Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Trajan in the period 101 to 102 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Trajan was Consul for the fourth time (COS IIII on this coin) in 101 AD and for the fifth time from 1 Jan. 103 AD. Therefore this coin was produced in the period 101 to 102 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Trajan facing right; around, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M
Reverse Description
Victory advancing to left cradling a palm branch in her left arm and resting her right hand on a round shield; her figure divides the letters S C; around, TR POT COS IIII P P; on shield in two lines, S P / Q R
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
101-102 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
Copper
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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
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.959 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.434
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 275 Pages