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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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Date:

Roman Period, 98-117

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Trajan facing right.

On the back the figure of Victory walks left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan

Place

Roman Empire (Minted in)

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98 CE–117 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: ...S NERVA TRAIAN AVG. Reverse: TR POT COS II S C

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1922.4251

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