Roman Empire: silver denarius of Trajan, ca. 98-117 AD; Mars advancing

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This coin is a prize option in my CoinTalk Giveaway #84, if you're interested.

There will be a random drawing on or shortly after February 14th, 2023. The winner may pick this or one of the two other options in that contest, which is free of charge and includes free worldwide shipping.

Roman Empire: silver denarius of Trajan, ca. 98-117 AD; Mars advancing

Trajan, AD 98-117.
Silver denarius, 18mm, 3.3g, 6h; Rome mint.
Obverse: IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P; Laureate and draped bust right.
Reverse: COS ? P P SPQR; Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder.
Reference: RIC 299.
Ex-JAZ Numismatics auction #163, 11 June 2020.

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The giveaway is just on CoinTalk, for logistical reasons, but open to CU forum members as well.

If for whatever reason you’re unable to post your own entry in the contest over there (no CT membership, trouble registering, or just don’t want to join CT) you may shoot me a PM including your prize pick (there are three coin prize options in the contest), and I’ll post an entry over there for you.