Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan
Ancient Roman
98–99
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 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) depicts Abundantia (Abundance) facing to the left and seated on a chair made of crossed cornucopiae.
