Description

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Bronze sestertius of Trajan. 20,8 gm. Minted between 114 and 117A.D.

Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AUG GER DAC PM
TRP COS VI PP. Laureate head right, draped.

Reverse: ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R
REDACTAE SC. Trajan standing to front, head turned right, holding
spear and parazonium; on ground, reclining figures of Armenia,
Euphrates andTigris.

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Cohen 39 (20 Frs Or)
RIC 642 (rare)