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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 TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Rev.: Trajan in military dress springing r. on horse, thrusting spear downwards at Dacian falling r. beneath horse's hooves; around, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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