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Sestertius with bust of Trajan
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 103–111
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 23.17 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.858
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Trajan, laureate, right, drapery at left.
IMPCAESNERVAETRAIANOAVGGERDACPMTR [P]CO[SVPP]
Reverse: Dacian seated left on round shield, head resting on right hand.
In front, trophy of helmet, cuirass, round and oblong shields.
Below, shield and crossed swords.
SC (in exergue) SPQROPTIMOPRINCIPI
IMPCAESNERVAETRAIANOAVGGERDACPMTR [P]CO[SVPP]
Reverse: Dacian seated left on round shield, head resting on right hand.
In front, trophy of helmet, cuirass, round and oblong shields.
Below, shield and crossed swords.
SC (in exergue) SPQROPTIMOPRINCIPI
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Malcolm Storer Collection; gift of Malcolm Storer to MFA, 1932