Coin: As with Bust of Trajan (obv) and Two Trophies (rev)

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Coin: As with Bust of Trajan (obv) and Two Trophies (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Trajan

Culture Roman

Title Coin: As with Bust of Trajan (obv) and Two Trophies (rev)

Date 114–117

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Weight: 0.32 oz. (8.98 g)
Axis: 6:00

Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 2000.342.77

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate bust of Trajan, facing right, draped. Inscription around
Reverse: Two trophies, each with cuirass, two oblong shields, and a spear. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC [PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P].
Reverse: [SENATVS POP]VLVSQVE [ROMANVS]; in exergue, SC

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