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Roman copper as of the emperor Trajan, AD 103-11: CM.2-2019

Object information

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Titles

Roman copper as of the emperor Trajan, AD 103-11

Maker(s)

Ruler: Trajan (AD 98-117)
Mint: Rome

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-01-28) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

103 - 111

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 27 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 9.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust, right.

  • Text: [IMP CAES NERVAE TRAI]ANO AVG GER DAC [P M TR P COS V P P]
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed in left; at her feet a kneeling Dacian holding up his arms.

  • Text: [S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI] S C
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2-2019
Primary reference Number: 301603
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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