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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 on l. shoulder; around, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M [TR P COS V P P]. Rev.: Salus, draped, seated l. on throne, l. arm on throne, r. hand holding patera outstretched over altar, around which a coiling snake; around, [SPQR OPTIM]O PRINCIPI; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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