Roman Imperial | Trajan | AE Semis | 114-117 CE | Rome | Circulation in Syria
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Denomination | Semis |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Year | 114-117 CE |
| Era | Ancient |
| Ruler | Trajan |
| Certification | Uncertified |
Trajan | AE Semis Reference: RIC II 649 Date: 114-117 CE Obverse: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM; bust, radiate, right Reverse: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P: S C in oak-wreath Mint: Rome Size: 20.4 mm Weight: 4.44 grams STRUCK AT ROME FOR CIRCULATION IN THE EAST. A very nice small bronze of Trajan. Both the obverse and the reverse feature attractive magenta oxidation highlights. This coin is an nice example of a scarcer denomination that would stop being produced in quantity by the end of the second century CE, with production ceasing altogether by the mid-third century CE. The reason for this is debated, but one prominent theory is that contemporary inflation rendered small change denominations obsolete. The bronze sextans (1/6 of an as) disappeared in the last century BCE and the quadrans (1/4 of an as) died out by the end of the second century CE. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
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