Denarius of Traian (98-117 AD)

Description

Front head to the right, IMP(erator) TRAIANO AVG(ustus) GER(manicus) DAC(ius) P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(otestate) CO(n)S(ulis) V P(ater) P(atriae).

Reverse S(enatus) P(opulus)Q(ue) R(omanus) OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Mars, helmeted, standing facing in military gear, spear in right hand, left hand resting on concave shield.

Denarius, silver, diameter 17 mm, minted in Rome 106/107 AD.