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Sestertius of Trajan, Rome

Sestertius of Trajan, Rome

r. 98-117 CE

Trajan

Roman

Obv.: Laureate bust of Trajan, drapery over l. shoulder; around, clockwise, IMP [CAES NERVAE] TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Rev.: Fortuna standing l., holding rudder in r. hand and corncuopiae in l. hand; around, clockwise, [SPQR OPTIMO P]RINCIPI; in field, to either side, S C.

bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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