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Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
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Struck for Emperor Trajan 106 CE at the Rome Mint.
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RIC 223, approx. 18mm.
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Excellent Imperial portrait and presentation of Legionary Trophy with captive Dacian.
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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.
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Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head right.
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Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Dacia seated right in mournful attitude at foot of Legionary Trophy of captured Arms.
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Trophy of arms comes from the ancient Roman tropaeum, military victories which were commemorated with a display of actual captured arms, armour and standards.