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Sestertius - Trajan PROFECTIO AVG S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 114-117 |
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| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P (Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Traiano Optimo, Augustus, Germanicus, Dacicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, of Trajan, the best emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.) |
| Reverse description | The Emperor Trajan depicted on horseback, advancing to the right in military attire, symbolising his departure on campaign (profectio). Immediately before him stands a soldier facing front, holding a spear and shield; three additional soldiers bearing spears are grouped behind the mounted emperor. The composition conveys imperial military authority and the ritual departure for war. The legend PROFECTIO AVG is inscribed in the upper field, with the senatorial authorisation mark S C (Senatus Consultum) in the lower field flanking the central design. |
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