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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.; around, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Rev.: Victory standing r., l. foot on helmet, r. hand holding stylus, l. hand holding shield affixed to palm tree trunk inscribed VIC | DAC; around, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins