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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying Emperor Trajan

98-117

Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt

Egypt

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Trajan, facing right, laureate. The back (reverse) depicts a triumphal arch with four columns, three arches: Trajan in center above triangle; architrave with disc, Nike supporting, capitives and trophies to his side.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium