Macedonia, Thessalonica, Trajan
Description:
Macedonia, Thessalonica, Trajan (98 - 117 AD). KAICAP TPAIANOC; radiate head right / ΘЄC-CAΛO-NIKЄ-WN within wreath.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
6,68 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
Varbanov 4289; BMC 84; Sear 954
Commentary:
green patina, slightly off-center, area of flat strike on reverse
History:
In the 200 years after Trajan, the Senate honored every new emperor with the wish "felicior Augusto, melior Traiano" (luckier than Auguastus, better than Trajan) - long lasting appreciation of virtues and achievements of Trajan.
Article Number:
032-03-03-41652