1 Sestertius, Roman Empire, 98 - 117
1 Sestertius, Roman Empire, 98 - 117
Usage conditions apply
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) sestertius coin
- Roman Empire, 98-117
- Obverse Image: Right-facing image of Emperor Trajan.
- Obverse Text: IMP / CAES / TRAIANO / OPTIMOAV [?] / ERTVCPMTRPI / OSVIPP
- Reverse Image: Seated figure holding cornucopia and lyre by feet.
- Reverse Text: SENATVS / POPVLV / QUE / ROMANVS / FORTRED / SC
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 98 - 117
- place made
- Roman Empire
- Physical Description
- bronze (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall:.35 cm x 3.6 cm; 1/8 in x 1 13/32 in
- ID Number
- 2014.0016.023
- accession number
- 2014.0016
- catalog number
- 2014.0016.023
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
Nominate this object for photography.
Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.
If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.
