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Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Denarius of Trajan, Rome

r. 98-117 CE

Trajan

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Trajan to r., laureate, with drapery over shoulder, visible in front and in the back. Rev.: Female figure (Via Traiana), draped with left breast bare,, reclining to l. head turned back, holding wheel on r. knee and resting l. arm on rocks, branch in l. hand.

Silver

Roman Imperial period

Coins