Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c085
Date: A.D. 101-102.
Weight: 3.27g
 
Obv.: Trajan, laureate, drapery on left shoulder.
IMP.CAES.NERVA TRAIAN.AVG.GERM.

Rev.: Victory advancing left, garland and palm in right hand.
P.M.TR.P.COS.IIII P.P.

NERVA in the obverse legend is a reminder that Nerva adopted Trajan in 97, shortly before his death in January 98. He did so in order to placate the Praetorians and the legions. See also the comment on coin c083.

Comparanda:
RIC, Trajan 60.