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Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
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Struck for Emperor Trajan 107 CE at the Rome Mint.
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RIC 147b, approx. 19mm.
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Excellent Imperial portrait and presentation of Legionary Trophy with weapons and shields.
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Historic commemorative issue to celebrate Trajan's military victory and triumph in the second Dacian War.
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Certified by NGC to VF (with no problems).
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Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right with drapery on left shoulder.
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Reverse: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Trophy with one round and two hexagonal shields, at base a sword, two javelins and two shields.
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Trophy of arms comes from the ancient Roman tropaeum, military victories which were commemorated with a display of actual captured weapons, armor and standards.