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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Sestertius - Pax (RIC 390)Sestertius
Rome 98-99 AD
27.34g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM PM

Rev: PAX enthroned (L) holding olive branch.
TR POT COS II SC.

RIC 390 SEAR 3214
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Emperor and Victory ii (RIC II 212)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.93g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: TRAJAN standing (L) holding sceptre, being crowned from behind by a winged VICTORY.
SQPR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 212 RSC 514a
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Mars Advancing (RIC II 114)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.04g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: MARS (God of War) advancing rapidly (L) holding a winged victory and war trophy.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 114 RSC 63
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Genius (RIC II 184)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117 AD
3.52g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: GENIUS standing (L) naked except for cloak around waist, holding cornucopia and sacrificing over alter with patera.

RIC II 184 RSC 394
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Fortuna (RIC II 318)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
2.65g

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AUG GERM DAC

Rev: FORTUNE seated holding rudder and cornucopia. FORT(UNA) RED(UX)in exergue.

Minted to wish Trajan a safe return from his Parthian campaign.

RIC II 318 RSC 154
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Pax Burning Arms (RIC II 259)AR Denarius
Rome 114-117AD
2.90g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: PAX (Peace) standing (L) holding cornucopia, setting fire to pile of arms with torch. PAX in exergue.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 259 RSC 198
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas (RIC II 271)AR Denarius
Rome 112-114 AD
3.14g

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: FELICITAS (Luck and success) standing (L) holding caduceus and cornucopia.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 271 RSC 404
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory on Shields (RIC II 129)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.12g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped on far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: VICTORY standing (L) upon shields, holding wreath and palm.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

RIC II 129 RSC 76
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 202)AR Denarius
Rome 103-104 AD
3.12g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: VIRTUS (God of Bravery) standing (R) holding upturned spear and parazonium, right foot on helmet.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 202 RSC 402a
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Aeternitas (RIC II 91)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.09g

Obv: Laureate heroic bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: AETERNITAS (Eternity) standing veiled, holding the SUN and the MOON in her hands. AET-AUG in exergue.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 91 RSC ?
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Spes (RIC II 127)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.08g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: SPES (Hope) facing (L) holding flower in palm of hand and raising the hem of her robe.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 127 RSC 84
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Annona ii (RIC II 167)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
2.91g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: ANNONA standing holding grain ears and cornucopia, modius filled with grain ears below, prow of ship at side.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 167 RSC 467
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Pax (RIC II 56)AR Denarius
Rome 101-103 AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: PAX standing (L), holding branch and cornucopia.
PM TRP COS IIII PP

RIC II 56 RSC 238
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Annona (RIC II 245)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP


Rev: ANNONA standing (L) holding cornucopia and grain ears, child at her feet. ALIM(ENTA) ITAL(IA) in exergue.

During his reign, Trajan completed a number of civil works and improvements and made many political reforms. He continued ,and increased, Nerva's policies of helping the destitute citizens of Italy. With this Alimenta Trajan made sure that the poor of Italy, mainly the children, would not starve. This program also ensured the children of Italy would also be educated as well.

SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 243 RSC 9
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacia Mourning ii (RIC 219)AR Denarius
Rome 105-112AD
3.57g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: DACIA seated in attitude of mourning, left hand to face, upon shield with curved sword below.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 219 RSC 529
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Genius (RIC II 184)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.40g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), aegis on far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: GENIUS standing (L) bare to waist, holding cornucopia and sacrificing upon alter.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 184 RSC 394
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Arabia ii (RIC II 245)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.69g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: ARABIA standing (L) holding olive branch and cinnamon, Camel at her feet. ARAB(IA) ADQ(UISTA) in exergue.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

"Arabia Acquired" rather than "conquered".

After the death of client king Rabel II Soter in 106AD, the Roman emperor Trajan faced practically no resistance and conquered the Nabataean kingdom on 22 March 106. It became the Roman province of Arabia Petraea, with Bosra becoming its provincial capital.


RIC II 245 RSC 26
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Sol (RIC II 326)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
2.81g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AUG GERM DAC

Rev: Radiate, draped bust of SOL (R) God of the sun.
PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP

RIC II 326 RSC 188
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Abundantia (RIC II 11)AR Denarius
Rome 99 AD
2.96g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: ABUNDANTIA seated (L) with sceptre on chair made of crossed cornucopiae.
PONT MAX TR POT COS II


RIC II 11 RSC 301
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Annona (RIC II 245)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
2.79g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: ANNONA standing (L) holding cornucopia, child at her feet. ALIM (ENTA) ITAL (IA) in exergue.

Commemorates the Alimenta Italia , a welfare system developed by the emperor for poor and orphaned children.

RIC II 245 RSC 9
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian Captive (RIC II 99)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.88g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: DACIAN CAPTIVE wearing peaked helmet, standing hands bound in front of him. Shields, curved swords and spears around him. DAC-CAP in exergue.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 99 RSC 120
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian Captive (RIC II 98)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.86g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: DACIAN CAPTIVE seated (L) on pile of arms, hands to face in attitude of mourning. DAC-CAP in exergue. Note dacian curved swords and distinctive shields.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 98 RSC 120
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Advancing (RIC II 60)AR Denarius
Rome 101-103AD
2.84g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: VICTORY advancing (L) holding wreath and palm branch.
PM TRP COS IIII PP


RIC II 60 RSC 242
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian Captive (RIC II 96)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.88g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: DACIAN CAPTIVE seated (R) on pile of arms, curved swords, shields and spears. Hands bound behind back.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 96 RSC 118
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian Captive (RIC II 223)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.83g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP NERVA TRAIANUS AUG GER DACICUS

Rev: DACIAN CAPTIVE seated in attitude of mourning at base of war trophy.
PM TRP COS V PP


RIC II 49 RSC 236
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Julius Caesar, Denarius- Denier, Jules César, Gaule ou Italie, 49 avant J.-C (Argent) RRC. 443/1
Avers : CAESAR à l’exergue. Eléphant passant à droite ; à ses pieds un serpent (ou carnyx, trompette gauloise).
Revers : Anépigraphe. Instrument pontificaux.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacia Mourning (RIC II 219)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.68g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC ?

Rev: DACIA wearing peaked cap, bare breasted, seated in mourning on Dacian shields and curved swords.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Trajan was notorious for the length of his inscriptions, which are the longest of the imperial series. Here, the titles actually form a continuum on both sides of the coin. It all translates as "Imperator, Trajan the Augustus, victor over the Germans and Dacians, chief priest, with the power of a tribune, consul for the fifth time, father of his country, the Senate and People of Rome: best of emperors.".

RIC II 219, BMC 175, RSC 529.


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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Emperor and Victory (RIC II 212/213)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112 AD
3.31g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP NERVA TRAIAN AUG GER DACICUS

Rev: TRAJAN standing (L) holding sceptre, crowned from behind by winged VICTORY.

RIC II 212/213? RSC 514?
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Julius Caesar, Denarius- Denier, Jules César, Rome, 44 avant J.-C (Argent) Cohen 22
Avers : CAESAR IMP tête laurée de Jules César, croissant derrière.
Revers : AEMILIVS BUCA Venus debout à gauche tenat une victoire et un sceptre.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Inscribing Shield (RIC II 287)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.28g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: VICTORY standing (R) bare to waist inscribing DA-CI-CA on shield set on palm tree.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 287 RSC ?
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Advancing (RIC II 195)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.06g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COSVI PP

Rev: VICTORY advancing (R) holding wreath and palm branch.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 195 RSC ?
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ROMAN EMPIRE, AQugustus, Demarius- Denier, Auguste, Lyon, 15-13 avant J.-C (Argent)
Avers : AVGVSTVS-DIVI.F. Tête nue d’Auguste à droite.
Revers : IMP. X à l’exergue. Taureau cornupète.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory and Shield (RIC II 66)AR Denarius
Rome 102 AD
2.82g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: VICTORY stg (R) with foot on helmet inscribing a shield set on cippus.
PM TRP COS IIII PP


RIC II 66 RSC 247
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory (RIC II 60)AR Denarius
Rome 101-103AD
3.15g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: VICTORY advancing (L) holding wreath and palm branch.
PM TRP COS IIII PP

RIC II 60 RSC 242
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Octavian & Julius Caesar. AE- Bronze, Octave et Jules César, Thessalonique, 28-27 avant J.-C (Bronze) Sear GIC 151 75
Avers : Tête couronnée de Jules César.
Revers : Tête nue d’Octave.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caligula, AE AS- As, Caligula, 65, Rome, (Bronze)
Avers : Tête nue de Caligula à gauche. C. CAESAR. AVG. GERMANICVS. PON. M. TR .POT..
Revers : SC. Vesta voilée, assise à gauche, tenant un sceptre de la main gauche et une patère de la droite.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Hercules (RIC II 49)AR Denarius
Rome 101-103AD
2.71g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: HERCULES standing upon alter holding club and lionskin over his left arm.
PM TRP COS IIII PP


RIC II 49 RSC 236a
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Nero, AE AS, VictoryAs, Néron, 65, Lyon, (Bronze)
Avers : Tête nue Néron à droite.
Revers : SC. Victoire allant à gauche et posant la main droite sur un bouclier, sur lequel est inscrit SPQR.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Equestrian Statue (RIC II 291)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.04g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: EQUESTRIAN STATUE of Trajan (L).

Likely represents the equestrian statue that stood in the piazza of Trajan's forum, celebrates the emperor's building projects.

SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 291 RSC ?
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Germanicus Germanicus. Ae as. 40-41 AD. Scarce.

Rev; C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII PP around large SC.
RIC 50.
Uneven surface behind bust but good detail.
10.50g. 26mm.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Pietas (RIC II 104)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112 AD
3.18g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: PIETAS (Piety) veiled stg (L) dropping incense on lighted alter.
COS V SPQR OPTIMO PRINC


RIC II 104 RSC 199
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Nero, AE SestertiusNero sestertius, Roma, 65, 37 mm3 comments
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Jupiter (RIC II 298)AR Denarius
Rome 115-116 AD
2.98g

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AUG GER DAC PM TRP PP

Rev: JUPITER stg (L) holding thunderbolt and sceptre, protecting Trajan who holds a branch.

Minted after the Antioch earthquake in 115 AD; Trajan was in the city at the time and was lucky to survive. Cassius Dio recounts - "Great numbers were suffocated in the ruins. Those who lay with part of their body buried under the stones or timbers suffered terribly, being able neither to live any longer nor to find an immediate death... Trajan made his way out through a window of the room in which he was staying. Some being, of greater than human stature, had come and led him forth, so that he escaped with only a few slight injuries; and as the shocks extended over several days, he lived out of doors in the hippodrome"
COS VI PP SPQR


RIC II 298 RSC 108
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Diocletian, Silvered Antoninianus.Diocletian (AD 284–305). AR antoninianus (3.80 gm). Cyzicus(?), ca. 285–295. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian right / CONCORDIA M—ILITVM•, emperor standing right, holding long dagger in left hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter, A between, XXI• in exergue. Cf. RIC 306.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Vesta (RIC II 108)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.90g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: VESTA seated (L) foor on stool holding palladium and sceptre.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

Curious bubble-like patterning on obverse, though I know this to be a metal detecting find from my local area so am sure of its authenticity.

RIC II 108 RSC 644
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Roman Empire, Hadrian, Sestertius- Sesterce, Hadrien, 117 (Bronze) RIC 535b, Cohen 259
Avers : Buste d’Hadrien à droite.
Revers : La Concorde assise à gauche sur un trône. SC
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, NervaNerva

AE 21mm. Antioch, Syria. IMP CAESAR NERVA AVG COS III, laureate head right. Reverse - SC in laurel wreath. SNG Cop 184, BMC 262. 21mm, 6.5g.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Abundantia (RIC II 11)AR Denarius
Rome 98-100 AD
3.26g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R) in style of Nerva.
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: ABUNDANTIA (Abundance) seated (L) holding sceptre on chair made of crossed cornucopiae.
PONT MAX TR POT COS II


RIC II 11 RSC 301
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Carausius, Camulodunum mint, struck 287-291 AD, silvered AntoninianusIMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG radiate-headed and cuirassed bust right
PAX AVG, S-P Pax standing left
RIC 475
very fine
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - AEQUITAS seated (RIC II 119)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112 AD
2.73g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: AEQUITAS (Equity) seated (L) holding scales and cornucopia.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 119 RSC ?
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Diocletian, London mint, struck 286-293 AD, silvered AntoninianusIMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG radiate-headed and cuirassed bust right
PAX AVGGG, S-P, C Pax standing left
RIC 20
Rare

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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius -Victory standing (RIC II 194)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112 AD
3.13g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: VICTORY stg (L) holding wreath and palm branch, leaning on column.

RIC II 194 RSC 425
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Roman Empire, Caligula, As- As, Caligula, 65, Rome, (Bronze)
Avers : Tête nue de Caligula à gauche. C. CAESAR. AVG. GERMANICVS. PON. M. TR .POT..
Revers : SC. Vesta voilée, assise à gauche, tenant un sceptre de la main gauche et une patère de la droite.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan, DenariusDenier, Trajan, 108 (Argent)
Avers : IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Buste lauré de Trajan à droite, drapé sur l’épaule gauche
Revers : COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. L’Équité drapée debout à gauche, tenant une balance de la main droite et une corne d’abondance de la main gauche.
RIC 118 | Cohen 85
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian, AE sestertiusSesterce, Hadrien, 117-138 (Bronze)
RIC 610, Cohen 1075 250
Avers : Buste d’Hadrien cuirassé à droite.
Revers : Ceres debout à gauche, tenant des épis de blé de la main droite et une longue torche de la main gauche . P M TR P - COS III/ S|C
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Roma (RIC II 116)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117 AD
3.22g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: ROMA (Rome) seated (L) holding Victory and sceptre.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

RIC II 116 RSC 69
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Trajan's Father (RIC II 252)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.26g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANUS AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: TRAJAN'S FATHER seated (L) holding patera and sceptre. Commemorates the death of the emperor's father circa 100 AD.

Traianus Senior was born in Italica in the Roman Province of Hispania Baetica. Traianus married a Roman woman called Marcia. They had two children, a daughter called Ulpia Marciana and a son, the future Roman Emperor Trajan.

Traianus was the first member of his family to enter the Roman Senate. Due to his successes, Vespasian awarded Traianus with the governorship of an unknown Roman province and a consulship in 70. In later years, he served as a Roman Governor of Hispania Baetica, Syria, in 79 or 80 governed an unknown African province and then western Anatolia.



RIC II 139 RSC 94
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius, Denarius- Denier, Antonin le Pieux, 150- 151 (Argent) 170 Ric 201
Avers : Tête laurée d’Antonin le Pieux. IMP CAES T AEL ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P.
Revers : La Piété. TR POT XIIII COS IIII.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, Serdica mint, struck 277 AD, Silvered AntoninianusIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG radiate-headed and cuirassed bust left
, Konsularbüste mit Strahlenkrone u. Adlerzepter n. l. Rs.:
SOL INVICTO, KAB Sol in Quadriga
RIC 862, Cohen 674
very fine
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Pax and Dacian (RIC II 188)AR Denarius
Rome 106 AD
3.20g

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: PAX (Peace) seated (L) holding branch and sceptre. At her feet a kneeling Dacian.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI


RIC II 188 RSC 417
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CrispusAE3 IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate cuirassed bust lefti, holding spear & shield / VIRTVS EXERCIT, standard with VOT/X between two sitting captives field, S left, F right, SIS* in ex. RIC 113
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius, Sestertius, RIC 1139Sesterce, Marc-Aurèle, 175 (Bronze) RIC 1139. C. 339
Avers : M ANTONINVS AVG GERM TR P XXIX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Revers : IMP VII COS III S C, Fides Standing left, holding standard and caduceus.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Triumphal Quadriga (RIC II 139)AR Denarius
Rome 103-117AD
3.10g

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: Trajan in TRIUMPHAL QUADRIGA R holding grain ears and sceptre.
Commemorates Trajan's second Dacian triumph of May-June 107 (Woytek, Traianus, p. 126)


RIC II 139 RSC 94
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GratianAE3 DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed draped & cuirassed bust right / GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor walking right, head turned back, holding labarum and dragging bound captive behind him. F left; A over hooked R symbol right. RIC 14c-
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Lucius Verus, AE Sestertius.- Sesterce, Lucius Verus, 169 (Bronze) C. 226
Avers : L. AUREL. VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS tête nue de l’empereur à droite.
Revers : TRP IIII IMP II COS II Mars marchant à gauche tenant une victoire, un trophée et un parazonium. SC
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Danuvius (RIC II 100)AR Denarius
Rome 113-112AD
3.29g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: DANUVIUS (The River Danube) naked to waist, reclining on rocks (L), hand on prow of ship, reeds over arm.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

RIC II 100 RSC 136
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ProbusAntoninianus IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILIT, Fides standing, holding sceptre & transverse ensign, XXIE in ex. RIC 151 Cohen 248
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, AsRIC 100 As, 41-50 (Rome)
Obv: TICLAVDIVSCAESARAVGPMTRPIMP - Bare head left.
Rev: No legend - Minerva standing right, holding javelin and round shield; S C across fields.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Aurelianus, 270 - 275. Antoninianus.Aurelianus, 270 - 275. Antoninian, Tripolis. Büste / Sol mit Globus, daneben Gefangener. RIC 390. C. 233; 3,63 g.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius, Denarius Denier, Marc Aurèle, 174 (Argent 3.4 g ) Ric 289
Avers : Tête laurée de Marc Aurèle à droite (O*). Marcus Antoninus Augustus Tribunicia Potestas vicesimus octavus
Revers : Trophée au pied duquel se trouve un captif germain adossé à droite.
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Roman Empire, Septimius Severus, Sestertius- Sesterce Septime Severe, 195,Rome, Bronze, Ric 693
Avers: SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V, Tête laurée à droite.
Revers: VIRTVTI AVG, S C, empereur en habits militaires, à gauche,
derrière lui Rome,casquée couronnant l'empereur.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Fortuna (RIC II 253/4)AR Denarius
Rome 112-117AD
3.29g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP

Rev: FORTUNA seated (L) holding rudder and cornucopia. FORT (UNA) RED (UX).
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Minted to wish Trajan a safe return from his Parthian campaign.

RIC II 253/4 RSC 156
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, AurelianTetradrachm A K L DOM AURHLIANOC CEB Laureate cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, wings open, wreath in beak L D to right. Emmett 3929, Milne 4389, Curtis 1779
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ROMAN EMPIRE, NeroRIC 518 Nero dupondius. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR PPP, Laureate bust of Nero right / SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C, Securitas seated holding sceptre, garlanded and lighted altar before against which leans lighted torch resting on bucranium.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian Captive (RIC II 98)AR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
3.07g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), draped far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP

Rev: DACIAN CAPTIVE seated (L) on pile of arms. DAC-CAP in exergue. Note Dacian curved swords and shields.
COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

RIC II 98 RSC 120
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CELTIC, Gaul, Senones, PotinPotin, des Senones (Région de Sens), avant 52 avant J.-C (Bronze)
Avers : Tête d’indien.
Revers : Cheval au galop stylisé.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commodus, Denarius- Denier, Commode, 190- 191 (Argent) 30
Avers : Tête laurée de Commode à droite. M.COMM.ANT.P.FEL.AVG.BRIT.P.P.
Revers : Minerve portant bouclier et lance.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Septimius Severus, Denarius- Denier, Septime Severe, Rome, 204 (Argent) 115 Cohen 226
Avers : Tête laurée de Septime Sévère à droite. SEVERVS - PIVS AVG.
Revers : Cælestis, la déesse céleste de Carthage assise de face sur un lion qui court à droite ; elle tient un foudre de la main droite et un sceptre de la gauche ; dessous, on voit des eaux sortant d’un rocher. INDVLGENTIA AVGG// IN CARTH.
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, CarinusPotin Tetradrachm A K M A KA-PINOC CEB, laureate cuirassed bust right / LA to left, Tyche standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. Milne 4667 Emmett 4012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GallienusRIC 632f Antoninianus Obv: GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONSERVATOR AVG - Aesculapius standing right, holding staff with snake coiled around.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, City Commemorative, URBS ROMA, 330-333 AD.Constantine I commemorative issue
VRBS ROMA A.D. 330-333
17x18mm 2.1gm
Obv. VRBS-ROMA [City of Rome] Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak.
Rev. She-wolf left with twins (Romulus and Remus); above, two stars.
RIC VII (Siscia) 240
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), United Kingdom, Victoria, 1863, Bronze Penny-1 Penny Victoria ROYAUME-UNI Britannia 1863
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander, AR Denarius Denier, Alexandre Severe, Rome, 231 (Argent) Sear 7928
Avers : Tête laurée d’Alexandre Sevère.
Revers : La Victoire debout à gauche, tenant une couronne et une palme.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Concordia (RIC II 12)AR Denarius
Rome 98-99AD
3.07g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM

Rev: CONCORD seated (L) wearing stephane, holding cornucopia and sacrificing over alter.
PONT MAX TRPOT COS II

RIC II 12 RSC 302
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Medieval, France, Raymond, Comté de Melgueil, DenierDenier, Comté de Melgueil (Evêques de Maguelonne), 1080-1120 (Billon)
Avers : RAMVNDS, (légende dégénérée). (Raymond). Croix composée d'une fasce et de deux étendards (ou mitres), cantonnée au 1 d'un besant.
Revers : NAIDONA, (légende dégénérée). (Narbonne). Quatre annelets disposés en croix.
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Claudius IIPotin Tetradrachm AVT K KLAV-DIOC CEB, laureate cuirassed bust right / L-B, eagle standing right with wreath in its beak, holding palm branch under far wing.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, DenariusDenarius 74 (Rome)
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: PON MAX TR P COS V - Winged caduceus.
RIC 75
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius II GothicusClaudius II AE Antoninianus. Antioch, AD 268-270. IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate head left / IVNO REGINA, Juno standing left, peacock at her feet. Cohen 133. RIC 212L

*AAH* Claudius II AE Ant "Juno" *FTN Claudius II "Gothicus" AD 268-270 AE Antoninianus "Claudius is a strong and valiant leader." Obv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG - Radiate head left Rev: IVNO REGINA- Juno standing left, peacock at her feet. Antioch mint: AD 268-270 = RIC Vi, 212L, page 229 - Cohen 133 *FTN = First time notice of the listing of this RIC type by AAH (02July04)2.80g.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander, Denarius Alexandre Sévère denier Jupiter- Denier, Alexandre Sévère, Rome, 232 (Argent) Ric 238
Aver: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Buste lauré et drapé d'Alexandre Sévère à droite.
Revers: IOVI PRO-PVGNATORI . Jupiter debout de face, nu, regardant à droite, jambe droite fléchie, le manteau déployé derrière lui, brandissant de sa main droite un foudre et tenant un aigle dans la main gauche .
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony, AR Denarius, 32-31 B.C.The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.26 g, 6h). Legionary type. Patrae(?) mint. Galley right / LEG V, legionary aquila between two signa.
Crawford 544/18; CRI 354; Sydenham 1221; RSC 32.
Banker’s mark and a couple digs on obverse.
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