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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sestertius of Trajan, Rome

Possible OriginRome, Lazio, Italy

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Trajan

Date103-111 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions3/4 oz., 1 5/16 in. (21.6 g, 3.3 cm)

Object numberX.0593

Label TextObverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, with laureate bust of Trajan to right

Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, with Trajan, bare-headed, in military dress, cloak floating behind him, riding right, thrusting spear at Dacian below horse

Status

Not on view

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