Trajan, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, 112-113 AD – Arabia

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Roman Imperial, Trajan, AR Denarius (silver, 1.39g, 16.3mm), Rome Mint, 112-113 AD
Obv: [IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P]; laureate bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Rev: S P Q R [OPTIMO PRINCIPI], Arabia draped and standing to front, head turned to left, holding branch and bunch of canes, camel to left at her feet; ARAB ADQ in exergue
Ref: RIC II 245; BMCRE 474; Woytek 396b Rarity/Choice: Scarce, EF (clipped edges and flan irregularities with some verdigris; otherwise, an expressive and unusually sharp and detailed bust)
Note: Trajan, reigning from AD 98 to 117, is renowned for his military conquests and extensive public building programs. His reign marks the Roman Empire’s greatest territorial extent. This denarius was minted in AD 112-113, during a period of significant consolidation and celebration of his victories, particularly in Dacia and the East. The imagery and inscriptions on this denarius are rich with meaning. The obverse emphasizes Trajan’s legitimacy and his numerous titles, while the reverse celebrates his successful annexation of Arabia, reinforcing his reputation as a military conqueror and effective ruler. The depiction of Arabia with the camel signifies the exotic nature of the new province and Rome’s expanding influence.

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