This is a wonderful example of a bronze Roman As, minted during the reign of the esteemed Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117). This coin was struck in Rome between AD 109 and 110 and features a portrait of Trajan on the obverse and a classic allegorical figure on the reverse.

Coin Details:

• Ruler: Emperor Trajan

• Date: AD 109-110

• Mint: Rome

• Denomination: Æ As (Bronze)

• Diameter: 25 mm

Obverse (Front):

• Legend: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P

• Design: Laureate bust of Trajan facing right, with slight drapery on his far shoulder.

Reverse (Back):

• Legend: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (The Senate and People of Rome to the Best of Princes)

• Design: The reverse depicts Spes (Hope) advancing to the left. She holds a flower and raises her skirt. The letters S-C (Senatus Consulto - by decree of the Senate) are visible across the fields.

Condition:

This coin has a lovely, dark patina consistent with ancient bronze coinage. The details on both the obverse and reverse are clearly visible, including the intricate portrait of Trajan and the figure of Spes. This is an excellent coin for a collector of ancient Roman history or anyone interested in the period of the "Five Good Emperors." The coin is a great investment and a tangible piece of the Roman Empire.