Silver Drachma of Trajan, Bostra, 113–114. 1956.127.2120

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.127.2120

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.11
    • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 113 - 114
  • Denomination: Drachma
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AVTOKR KAIS NER TRAIAN SEB GERM DAK
    • Type: Bust laur. r. with drapery on l. shoulder
    • Portrait: Trajan

  • Reverse

    • Legend: DEMARCH EX 18 VPAT 6
    • Type: Arabia stg. l. holding branch in r. and bundle of cinnamon stalks (?) in l.; to l., Arabian camel

Findspot Description

References

  • Reference: RPC III, 4075
  • Citation: W. E. Metcalf, "The Tell Kalak Hoard and Trajan's Arabian Mint," ANSMN 20 (1975) 39-108.
  • Reference: S.189
  • Reference: M.17

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.127.2120
  • Lot: 1956.127
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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