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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., with paludamentum over l. shoulder; around, [IMP] CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG [GERM P M TR P]. Rev.: Pax seated l. with olive branch in r. hand and transverse scepter in l. arm; around, [COS III DES IIII P P]; in exergue, [S C].

Bronze

Roman Imperial period

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