Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan
Ancient Roman
98–117
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 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) depicts the personification of Arabia, standing facing left and holding a branch and a bundle of cinnamon sticks. At her feet stands a camel.
