Description: Trajan | AR Denarius Reference: RIC II 266 Date: 112-114 CE Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P; Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI VIA TRAIANA; Via Trajana, bare to waist, reclining left, head turned back right, holding wheel on right knee and resting left arm on rocks: she holds branch in left hand Mint: Rome Size: 17.3 mm Weight: 3.18 grams SCARCE TYPE. Built by Trajan at his own expense and commemorated with an arch at its beginning in Beneventum, as well as on his coinage, the Via Traiana was a quicker route for travelers from Rome to Brundisium on the coast. At 205 miles, despite being two miles longer than the Via Appia, the Via Traiana was a much less arduous and therefore faster option than the original Republican road because it traversed a significantly flatter route to the north. Strabo, in his Geography (6.3.7), indicates that the route of the Via Traiana, even though in his day little more than a mule track, saved the traveler a whole day's journeying. Some cleaning scratches on obverse and reverse from overzealous cleaning. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-30T22:54:36.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 112-114 CE
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Trajan
