The back has Vesta, goddess of the hearth and an important deity to the Roman empire, being worshiped by the Vestal Virgins, priestesses who were charged with spiritually upholding the safety of the empire by performing their duties. He had a very long title, detailing his military conquests ( Germania, Dacia), and he was Consul 5 times by the time this coin was minted (the COS V on the back), so it should have been minted between 103-111 AD. The numista page I put in the pictures has some info. Reverse: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. At the time this coin was minted (103-111 if I understand correctly from the legend), there would have still been people who remembered the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD! Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder. Obverse: Laureate bust of Trajan right, light drapery on left shoulder. Trajan was the emperor under which the size of the empire reached its maximum. Please note the delivery estimate is greater than 20 business days. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. 6.00 Shipping - This package may be delayed due to shipping carrier service disruptions. It's a denarius of Trajan, a famous emperor who ruled from 98-117. The original silver coin of the Roman Empire Denarius Trajan. It's also the second oldest coin in my collection as of right now! At least 1,910 years old! This is my first ancient silver coin, and my fourth ancient coin in my collection overall! (It would be fifth, but I gave one away as a birthday present to a friend). published on 05 November 2019 Download Full Size Image A silver denarius showing the face of Roman emperor Trajan (r. Trajan Ar Denarius 103 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Cult statue of Hercules standing facing wearing lions skin headdress and holding club.
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