Trajan, Denarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 101–102

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.2 mm (11/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

coin
silver

Object number2001.217

DescriptionTrajan (98-117). Imperial; obv. Head of Trajan, laureate, to right, 'IMP.CAES.NERVA.TRAIAN.AVG.GERM.' around

rev. Naked Hercules, standing front on low base, holding club downwards in right hand and lion skin over left arm, 'P.M.TR.P.COS.IIII.P.P.', around
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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