Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan
Ancient Roman
98–117
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoinrulers (people)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Trajan facing right. On the back the figure of Victory walks left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand.
