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Sestertius of Trajan, Rome

Sestertius of Trajan, Rome

r. 98-117 CE

Trajan

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Trajan r., paludamentum (and aegis?) over l. shoulder; around, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Rev.: Roma seated l. on cuirass, against which lean round and oblong shields, r. foot on helm, l. foot on Dacian head, holding scepter in l. hand and Victory in outstretched r. hand; around, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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