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TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE As (28.52mm, 9.92g, 7h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, elaborately decorated oval shield; behind shield, curved sword, spears, and vexillum
References: RIC II 584, RCV -
A scarce and interesting type, likely struck in commemoration of Trajan's Dacian victories.
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Nerva-Antonine Emperors