Tridrachm - Trajan ΔHMAPX ЄΞ IϚ YΠAT Ϛ

€2.00
IssuerBostra (Arabia)
Year111
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTridrachm (3)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight10.74 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) III#4051 , SNG ANS 6#1153 , BMC RE#59-61 , Metcalf#2 , Ganschow I#X12b
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust right, lettering around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYTOKP KAIC NЄP TPAIAN CЄB ΓЄΡΜ ΔΑΚ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan Augustus Germanicus Dacicus)
Reverse descriptionArabia standing left, holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks, camel left at feet.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔHMAPX ЄΞ IϚ YΠAT Ϛ
(Translation: holder of the tribunitian power, consul for the fifth time)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (111)  - -
Catalog ID1015743960
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