The Adoptive Emperors (AD 96 - 192) [ with thumbnail images ]
| Nerva, AD 96 (Rome
mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 2.62 gm, RSC-3 obv.: "IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P" Laureate head right. rev.: "AEQVITAS AVGVST" Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. note: Due to Nerva's short reign, his coins are more difficult to find, especially in good collectable condition. Minor encrustation and scrap on the portrait neck. |
$75.00 |
| Trajan, AD 107
(Rome
mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.26 gm, 20x19 mm, Sear-M #3138 obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P" Laureate bust of Trajan right with light drapery on far shoulder. rev.: "COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC" Danuvius (The Danube river) reclining left on rocks amist reeds, looking right, cloak billowing out in circle behind head, right hand resting on boat. In exergue, "DANVVIVS". note: A very difficult and highly sought reverse. Good metal and strike with excellent eye appeal. |
$125.00 |
| Trajan, AD 108
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.45 gm, Sear-m-3124 obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P" Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right rev.: "COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC" Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia. note: Sharp detail, strong portrait. Thumbnail image is awful. See the coin in the link. |
$65.00 |
| Trajan, AD 112-117
(Rome mint),
AR (silver) Denarius, 3.21 gm, RSC-497a obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P" Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder rev.: "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI" Equestrian statue of Trajan left, holding long spear and sword note: Another difficult reverse for this popular Emperor. |
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| Trajan, AD 108
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.29 gm, Sear-m-3122 obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P" Laureate bust right with light drapery on far shoulder. rev.: "COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC" Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. note: Wonderful detail, expressive portrait, perfectly centered. I love this coin!!! |
$120.00 |
| Trajan, AD 102
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.36 gm, RSC 241 obv.: "IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM" Laureate head right. rev.: "P M TR P COS IIII P P" Victory standing right on prow ending in serpent, holding wreath and palm. note: Nice even wear. Interesting reverse. |
$55.00 |
| Trajan, AD 117
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.41 gm, Sear-M-3140 obv.: "IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC" Laureate and draped bust right. rev.: "PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R" Radiate and draped bust of Sol right. note: Nice example of the difficult to find reverse. This coin is ex-Heritage Signature auction. |
$110.00 |
| Trajan, AD 108
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 2.64 gm, Sear-m-3130 obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P" Laureate bust right with light drapery on far shoulder. rev.: "COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC" Victory walking left over shields, holding wreath and palm. |
$65.00 |
| Trajan, AD 108
(Rome mint), AR (silver) Denarius, 3.13 gm, Sear-m-3118 obv.: "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P" Laureate head right. rev.: "COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC" Arabia standing left, holding branch and a bundle of canes; at her feet, a camel left. note: Nice toning. Reverse slightly off center losing legend to left. |
$65.00 |
