Description
Denomination: Silver denarius
Period: Roman imperial
Date: AD 108
Origin: Rome mint
Condition: Almost very fine. some slight corrosion. a scarcely seen coin and most are in poor state. only nine on RIC.
Obverse: Laureate head. right. drapery on far shoulder. legend IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Reverse: Victory walking left. over shields. holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC
Size and Weight: 19mm. 3.09g
References: S3130
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.
Victoria is the Roman personification of victory; equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike. However. unlike the Greek goddess who was a symbol of achievement in games such as chariot races. Victoria was honoured by Generals returning from wars. a symbol of victory over death.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades in 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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