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Bronze As - Æ 28-29 mm - 11 grams - Die axis 11:00 - RIC 392 - Struck AD 98-99. |
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IMP CAES NERVA [TRA]IAN AVG GERM PM (Imperator Caesar Nerva Trajanus Augustus Germanicus
Pontifex Maximus - Imperator Caesar N.T. Augustus, conqueror of the Germans, Highest Priest).
Laureate bust facing right. |
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[TR] POT - [C]OS II (Tribunicae Potestas, Consulares Secundus - Tribune of the
Plebs - Consul for the Second Time). Pietas, in Stola, standing by lighted altar (at left), right arm above altar, left arm in front of her holding Patera or a Cup. SC at sides (Senatus Consulto - Issued with Consent of the Senate). |
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Trajanus is the only one not dating his TRP's. This coin is from 98/99 ad, the year of the
start of his reign.
"With Trajan, the titles are so long that they can’t fit on the obverse, and
more often than not roll over onto the reverse – as in this coin where the legends were intended
to be read together as one, i.e. : IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM PM TRPOT COS II"
(Stephen Minnoch). Minted in Rome.
Obv. : Worn - Rev. : Very worn, pitted, LP. |
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