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Denarius with bust of Trajan
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 114–117
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.15 gm.
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number17.3277
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right.
IMP.CAES.NER.TRAIAN.OPTIM.AVG.GER.DAC.PARTHICO
Reverse: Mars, helmeted, nude except for cloak over shoulders, advancing to right, holding transverse spear, point upwards, in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
PMTRPCO SVIPPSPQR
IMP.CAES.NER.TRAIAN.OPTIM.AVG.GER.DAC.PARTHICO
Reverse: Mars, helmeted, nude except for cloak over shoulders, advancing to right, holding transverse spear, point upwards, in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
PMTRPCO SVIPPSPQR
ProvenanceSource Unknown; accessioned by MFA, 1917