Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, aegis on far shoulder Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Dacia seated right in a mournful attitude on a shield, with falx (Dacian sword) below. Very nice specimen of this interesting denarius, in VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and good quality silver.
This issue commemorates the Roman conquest of Dacia. RIC II 216. Rome mint, circa AD 103-107. 3,4 g - 17,5 mm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our site about Numismatics and Archaeology: aeternitas-numismatics.com |