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Sestertius of Trajan

Sestertius of Trajan

r. 98-117 CE

Trajan

Roman

obverse: Bust, laureate, r., w/ drapery on l. shoulder; reverse: Victory, draped, stepping l., holding palm upright in l. hand and putting r. hand on trophy, l.; the trophy consists of helmet, cuirass and cloak, round shield, l.; above, oblong shield r., w/ round and oblong shields at base

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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