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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 over l. shoulder; around, [IMP CAES NE]RVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P [COS V P P]. Rev.: Helmeted Roma standing l. in short chiton, one breast bared, holding Victory in outstretched r. hand and spear in l.; before, small Dacian kneeling r., hands lifted in supplication; around, SPQR OP[TIMO PRIN]CIPI; in field, S - C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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