IMP
CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P (Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Nervae Traiano Augustus, Germanicus, Dacicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, of Nerva Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description
River god reclining left on rocks under arched grotto supported by two columns; left arm resting on urn and reed in right hand.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
S P Q R
OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C AQVA TRAIANA (Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Aqua Traiana. The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. The water of Trajan.)