Heading: Roman Emperor Trajan Mars Denarius, Rome AD101-102

Denomination: Silver denarius

Period: Roman imperial

Date: Circa AD 101-102

Origin: Rome mint

Condition: Very fine +, excellent portrait

Obverse: Laureate head, right, legend IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN  AVG GERM

Reverse: Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy, P M TR P COS IIII P P

Size and Weight: 19mm, 2.96g

References: RIC II Trajan 52

Features and Provenance: Trajan is considered to be the most successful emperor the Roman Empire ever had, despite reigning for only 19 years. He was born in 53 AD and adopted by Nerva in 97 AD whose weak leadership needed a popular military figure to improve his standing. However, in a few months Nerva died and Trajan ascended to the throne. He is famous for his building works, building the first shopping mall, Trajan’s Market. It was a large complex allowing merchants to sell their wares from all over the nation from its stalls, offices and forum. It survives today, although in ruins, in Rome. 

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