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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan

98-99

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 Abundantia (Abundance) facing to the left and seated on a chair made of crossed cornucopiae.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium