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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan

98-117

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Trajan, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the personification of Arabia, standing facing left and holding a branch and a bundle of cinnamon sticks. At her feet stands a camel.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium