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Denarius with bust of Trajan
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 112–114
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.32 gm. Die axis: 8
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.773
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Trajan to right, drapery on left shoulder.
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Reverse: Abundantia standing front holding ears of corn, cornucopia on left arm.
Small figure of child at left.
SPQROPTI MOPRINCIPI in ex.: ALIMITAL
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Reverse: Abundantia standing front holding ears of corn, cornucopia on left arm.
Small figure of child at left.
SPQROPTI MOPRINCIPI in ex.: ALIMITAL
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts