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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 and back reverse: Bridge over river, on which is boat moored by anchor; the bridge is arched and the side is crossed by eight vertical bars, the outside two interrupted half way up; above are statues; to r. is a gateway

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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