Description: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Balanea (as Leucas-Claudia), Trajan (98 - 117 AD). Dated CY 55 (103 AD). Laureate head right; c/m: ΔAK (for Dacicus) within rectangular incuse / Trajan in quadriga right, holding sceptre; ΘEN (date) above.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 7,24 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: SNG Cop. 306; BMC 3; for c/m: Howgego 529

Commentary: rare cm.; olive green patina with metal highlights

History: This countermark, celebrating the victory over Dacians, shows how important military success was for the publicity of the emperor.

Article Number: 061-07-05-42750