TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome.
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / PAX.
Pax standing left, holding cornucopia and setting fire to pile of arms to left with torch.
Woytek 347b1; RIC 102.
Pax setting fire to a pile of weapons was a propaganda message, emphasizing the years of peace the emperor had granted the empire after the triumphant wars in Dacia and the achieved stability of the limes.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 3.33 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / PAX.
Pax standing left, holding cornucopia and setting fire to pile of arms to left with torch.
Woytek 347b1; RIC 102.
Pax setting fire to a pile of weapons was a propaganda message, emphasizing the years of peace the emperor had granted the empire after the triumphant wars in Dacia and the achieved stability of the limes.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 3.33 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
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