Description
Heading: Emperor Trajan Mars Denarius AD114-117
Denomination: Silver denarius
Period: Roman imperial
Date: Circa AD 114-117
Origin: Rome mint
Condition: Very fine +, nice portrait
Obverse: Laureate head, right, legend IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Reverse: Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy, P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Size and Weight: 19.5mm, 3.20g
References: RIC II 337
Features and Provenance: Trajan is considered to be the most successful emperor the Roman Empire ever had, despite reigning for only 19 years. He was born in 53 AD and adopted by Nerva in 97 AD whose weak leadership needed a popular military figure to improve his standing. However, in a few months Nerva died and Trajan ascended to the throne. He is famous for his building works, building the first shopping mall, Trajan’s Market. It was a large complex allowing merchants to sell their wares from all over the nation from its stalls, offices and forum. It survives today, although in ruins, in Rome.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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