Marcus Ulpius Traianus - The Optimus Princeps
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An extremely rare denarius of Trajan (2nd known example) with an error in Emperor's name (A.D. 101)
D uring the reign of Emperor Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus, the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent (in the year 117 AD). According to the 18th-century historian Edward Gibbon, Trajan, the second of...
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AQVA TRAIANA Sestertius of Trajan, minted in Rome 111 CE
The moment to share with you one of my most significant acquisitions of 2024 has finally come. It is a highly sought-after sestertius of my favorite emperor, Trajan—on par with Marcus Aurelius. Among the...
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As of Trajan (Victory)
A popular type of Trajan's As in reasonable condition. Minted between January and Autumn 100 CE. I will be posting an even better example soon. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M,...
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As of Trajan with Victory
That's a sentimental piece as this As was my first Trajan's bronze purchase. Already upgraded with XF example. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M; Head of Trajan, laureate, draped, right; Reverse:...
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DACIA CAPTA denarius of Trajan, minted in Rome 108-109
D ACIA CAPTA translates to Dacia Captured and refers to the Roman province of Dacia, which was conquered by Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD. Trajan’s campaign against the Dacians, a people...
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Denarius of Trajan (Virtus)
Trajan AR Denarius with Virtus minted in Rome 103-107 A.D. 🔸17.6/17,8mm/3,09g 🔸OBV: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right;...
Dupondius of Trajan (FORTVNAE REDVCI) cited and illustrated in Prof. Woytek’s catalog
The presented Dupondius of Trajan, featuring the depiction of Fortuna Redux and the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI in Dativus (dedicated to Fortuna, the goddess of a safe return from a distant, long, or dangerous journey),...
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Dupondius of Trajan cited in Prof. Woytek's catalog, ALIM(ENTA) ITAL(IAE)
A limenta was an innovative welfare program supporting poor children in Italy started by Nerva and widely developed during the reign of Trajan. Funded by low-interest loans to landowners, provided financial aid to needy...
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Early Dupondius of Trajan (Abundantia)
It’s definitely not the most photogenic coin in my collection. The dark patina and slightly worse surface make it look brutal in photos, but I found it interesting enough to include in my collection....
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Early Sestertius of Trajan (Pax)
I’m delighted with the portrait of Trajan on this Sestertius. Certainly uncommon, because from the very beginning of the reign (98-99), but if similar to the predecessor (which, as we know, often happened when,...
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Early Trajan denarius (Abundantia/Securitas)
One day, I will spend way more time on pictures of this beauty as I'm not fully satisfied with it. I really wanted to show you the patina, but because of that, the surface...
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Extremely Rare VIC DAC Trajan dupondius with Gorgon (Aegis) bust variant
T hat's an iconic Trajan type, minted in Rome 104/105-107 AD, with Victory attaching a shield inscribed VIC DAC to the palm tree, referring to the Trajan's Dacian Wars which contributed to crushing the...
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Rare sestertius of Emperor Trajan with Pax and TR P number, minted in Rome 103 A.D.
M y dream sestertius of Emperor Trajan, minted in Rome 103 A.D. (RIC 455). This denomination, struck in orichalcum, during the principate period, was the basis for everyday transactions of the Romans and one...
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Rare Trajan dupondius (Spes), ex. Prof. Fritz Taeger
R are Trajan AE Dupondius RIC 520, minted in Rome AD 109-110 with Spes on the reverse and an interesting provenance - ex Prof. Fritz Taeger (1894-1960). I like pieces that are brown-patinated, with...
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Sestertius of Trajan (Mourning Dacia)
The reign of Emperor Trajan saw such a wealth of fascinating coinage issues that, in my opinion, it is difficult to pinpoint those that would be most symbolic of him. After all, can the...
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Sestertius of Trajan (Ops) cited and illustrated in Prof. Woytek’s catalog
T his sestertius of Trajan is cited and illustrated in Prof. Woytek’s catalog „Die Reichspragung des Kaisers Traianus”. Next to its valuable provenance, it is also a rare and beautiful piece, gifted with a...
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Trajan AE27 Antioch (Syria)
In principle, I prefer the Roman style of imperial portraits over provincial ones. In the case of Trajan's coinage, there are definitely more exceptions to this rule. These are portraits from Caesarea Cappadocia, Arabia,...
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Trajan As (Roma)
Photographing bronzes in dark patina so that something is visible in the photo, and at the same time not to bring out flaws in the coins that are not visible to the naked eye...
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Trajan As (Victory setting a tropeaum)
Not that easy to get in decent condition, an important issue related to the Dacian Wars. Obverse IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P: Head of...
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Trajan As (Victory)
One of the most popular Trajan bronzes typologically, but definitely unpopular in this state of preservation. I brightened it as much as I could, damaging its beauty anyway, but in real life it is...
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Trajan denarius (Aequitas), minted in Rome 108-109
O ne of my first Trajan's denarii. It is not ideal, but with subtle details of Aequitas and a lovely toning. The flan has slight separations, but I assume it's not suberatus. After years,...
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Trajan denarius (Spes)
One of my first ancient coins, that still gives me a lot of fun. Trajan denarius with nice details, seductive toning and Spes, the goddess of hope, walking left, holding a flower in right...
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Trajan denarius with Fortuna Redux
Among other purchases, I also had the opportunity to acquire a Woytek 526v, which was not perfect but had nice details of the portrait and Fortuna herself. One day I will replace it with...
Trajan denarius with Mars
Among the war propaganda from the period around the Dacian campaigns, Mars, the god of war, must be found. Very nice example with an old dark patina, and really decent details. As always I...
Trajan denarius with Mars
Among the war propaganda from the beginning of Trajan's Parthian War, a depiction of Mars, the god of war, must be found. Prof. Woytek dates this issue Spring 113 - Summer 114 AD. Very...
Trajan denarius with tropaeum and rare bust variant
Rare bust variant with a beautiful Gorgon head (aegis). Maybe that's not high-grade specimen but it's still an interesting piece and history to share. This Trajan's AR denarius, with dedicatory Dativus, was struck after...
Trajan denarius with Vesta
A less common Trajan denarius from the beginning of 112 AD with Vesta on the reverse (Woytek 392b). In Roman mythology, Vesta held a central place in both religious and civic life. As the...
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Trajan denarius with Victory standing on the prow
Another issue from the times of the 1st Dacian campaign. Minted in Rome 102 AD. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM; Bust of Trajan draped on left shoulder, laureate, right; Reverse:...
Trajan Dupondius (Abundantia-Securitas)
Obverse IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M: Head of Trajan, radiate, right Reverse TR POT COS III P P S C: Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in...
Trajan dupondius (Pax), cited in Prof. Woytek's catalog, minted in Rome 104/105-107
T he example cited in Prof. Woytek's catalog 201aB (10 specimens), ex Lanz 72 (29/05/1995), ex Dr. Victor Wishnevsky Collection. Apart from its great provenance, it is also a very interesting type with Pax,...
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Trajan dupondius (Salus), minted in Rome 109-110
S alus, the daughter of Aesculapius, was the Roman goddess of safety and well-being. She appeared on coins to assure the Roman people that the Emperor or the Empire itself was doing well. Quite...
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Trajan Tetradrachm minted in Antioch for Seleucis and Pieria
This coin, while not particularly rare, is often difficult to find in nice condition on a daily basis. Additionally, my example is quite distinctive because of its double strike. I say humorously that this...
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Trajan Tetradrachm minted in Cilicia, Tarsus
Tetradrachms from Tarsus have one of my favorite portraits from the entire Trajan’s coinage, although this presented type is even being described as exceptionally Roman (in terms of style). A lovely chunky piece of...
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