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Sestertius of Trajan

Sestertius of Trajan

r. 98-117 CE

Trajan

Roman Imperial

Obv: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to r. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP Rev: arch with elaborate sculptural decorations on the sides, pediment and frieze. Six-horse chariot above. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Copper alloy

Roman Imperial period

Coins