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Denarius with bust of Trajan
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 114–117
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.34 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1143
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan, laureate, right, with drapery on left shoulder, front and back.
[IMP]CAESNERTRAIANOPTIMAVGGERDACPARTHICO
Reverse: Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing with right hand at large globe to left and holding vertical sceptre in left hand, left elbow resting on column.
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[IMP]CAESNERTRAIANOPTIMAVGGERDACPARTHICO
Reverse: Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing with right hand at large globe to left and holding vertical sceptre in left hand, left elbow resting on column.
PMTR [CO]SVIPPSPQR PRO VID left and right in field.