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TRAJAN 98-117 AD (Struck 98-99 AD) AR 17mm 2.6gm denarius. Rome

Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head of Trajan right.

Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.

Ref: RIC 17. RSC 29.

IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM Translation: Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Augustus Germanicus. It highlights his adoption by the late Emperor Nerva and his victory title Germanicus

PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul II. This establishes his titles as Chief Priest, holder of Tribunician Power, and Consul for the second time

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