TRAJAN (AD 98-117)

AR Denarius · AD 98-117 · Rome

Obverse. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO. Laureate bust of Trajan right, with slight drapery.

Reverse. P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, PROVID. Providentia standing left, leaning upon column to right, holding sceptre and pointing toward globus to left.

Denomination: AR Denarius
Date: AD 98-117
Mint: Rome
Weight: 3.29 g
Diameter: 17.86 mm
Condition: Very fine
References: RIC 364; Woytek 562d.

Rare obverse variety with slight drapery. Ex Concordia Numismatic, Auction 38 (16 January 2026), lot 458.