Trajan; AE As; Victory
Description:
Trajan (98 - 117 AD). AE As, first year issue 98 AD. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M; laureate bust right / TR POT COS II P P; Victory walking left holding palm-branch and shield inscribed SPQR, SC in fields.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
11,86 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC II 402; BMCRE 726; Cohen 614
Commentary:
green patina, deep scratch on obverse, well centered, sharp reverse
History:
Though married, Trajan remained childless and was very likely homosexual, with Hadrian named as one of his lovers.
Article Number:
024-01-01-41652