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