Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan
Ancient Roman
103–111
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Trajan, facing to the right. The back (reverse) shows Aequitas (Equity) holding a cornucopia and scales.
