About this artwork
The Emperor Trajan devoted his energy to military campaigns to enlarge the empire. On this coin, the emperor Trajan, mounted and with a spear, overcomes the helpless enemy who represents the people of Dacia in eastern Europe.
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Currently Off View
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan Conquering Dacia
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 104 CE–107 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TRP (COS V P P) Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
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Dimensions
- Diam. 3.4 cm; 24.75 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1322
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