Roman Empire. Trajan (AD 98-117). Denarius Rom - Hercules

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Roman Empire silver denarius from the reign of Trajan, struck in Rome in 101–102 AD, weighing 3.07 g, obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM; reverse: Hercules nude with lion-skin, club and apples on a low pedestal, condition uncertified.

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Trajan (98–117 AD). Silver denarius (18.02 mm, 3.07 g). Mint of Rome, struck 101–102 AD.
Obverse (Avers): IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Head of Trajan with laurel wreath to the right, with light drapery (garment edge) on the left shoulder.
Back side (reversal): P•M•TR•P•COS•IIII•P P. Hercules is depicted nude from the front, standing on a low base; he wears a lion skin headdress, holds a club in his right hand, and in his left, he carries apples (the Hesperides) and the lion skin.
Reference: BMC 86 var.; Cohen 231 var.; RIC 49 var. (each variant without drapery); Woytek 100b.
Light scratches on the back.

Trajan (98–117 AD). Silver denarius (18.02 mm, 3.07 g). Mint of Rome, struck 101–102 AD.
Obverse (Avers): IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Head of Trajan with laurel wreath to the right, with light drapery (garment edge) on the left shoulder.
Back side (reversal): P•M•TR•P•COS•IIII•P P. Hercules is depicted nude from the front, standing on a low base; he wears a lion skin headdress, holds a club in his right hand, and in his left, he carries apples (the Hesperides) and the lion skin.
Reference: BMC 86 var.; Cohen 231 var.; RIC 49 var. (each variant without drapery); Woytek 100b.
Light scratches on the back.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Rom - Hercules
Ruler
Trajan (AD 98-117)
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
3.07 g
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Objects sold
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