Published by on July 15, 2026 Roman Empire AR Denarius,Trajan (98-117 AD) Rome Mint, RIC-116; RSC-69 Trajan was the first Roman emperor born outside of Italy. He was also one of the first emperors to be chosen, rather than to inherit power as part of a ruling family. Coin Obv: Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulderCoin Rv: Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear NGC Grade: VF (NGC noted: flan flaw)Nerva Antonine Dynasty (AD 96-192) Nerva (96-98) Trajan (98-117) Hadrian (117-138) Antoninus Pius (138-161) Lucius Verus (161-169) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Commodus (177-192)