Silver Drachma of Trajan, Bostra, 114–116. 1956.127.2240

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.127.2240

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.83
    • Diameter (in mm): 19.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 114 - 116
  • Denomination: Drachma
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: AVTOKR KAIS NER TRAIANO ARISTO SEB GERM DAK
    • Type: Bust laur. dr. cuir. r. seen from behind
    • Portrait: Trajan

  • Reverse

    • Legend: DEMARCH EX VPATO 6
    • Type: Two-humped (Bactrian) camel l. on exergual line

Findspot Description

References

  • Citation: W. E. Metcalf, "The Tell Kalak Hoard and Trajan's Arabian Mint," ANSMN 20 (1975) 39-108.
  • Reference: S.205
  • Reference: M.18

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.127.2240
  • 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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