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Denarius - Trajan COS VI P P S P Q R, Genius
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 114-117 |
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| Reference(s) | RIC II#303 (denarius), OCRE#ric.2.tr.303_denarius |
| Obverse description | Laureate and draped bust of Emperor Trajan facing right, rendered in fine high-relief portraiture characteristic of the Trajanic period. The emperor's effigy displays a laureate wreath, with drapery visible on the left shoulder, presenting a dignified and authoritative imperial profile. The encircling obverse legend runs along the outer field in crisp Latin capitals. The portrait exhibits the naturalistic yet idealized sculptural style prevalent in Roman Imperial coinage of the early second century AD. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P (Translation: Imperator Traiano Optimo Augustus, Germanicus, Dacicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate. Supreme commander (Imperator), of Trajan, the best emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, high priest, holder of tribunician power.) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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