CVC & Collectables presents this substantial bronze drachm of Emperor Trajan, struck at Alexandria, Egypt during Year 17 of his reign (AD 113/114). Certified NGC Very Good (VG), this impressive provincial issue features the military deities Ares and Athena facing one another, a powerful representation of Roman strength, strategy, and victory during Trajan’s greatest campaigns.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Egypt, Alexandria Mint
- Emperor: Trajan (AD 98-117)
- Date: Year 17 (AD 113/114)
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Bronze
- Weight: 18.95 grams
- Grade: NGC VG (Very Good)
- Reference: Emmett 406
- Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
Obverse:
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Trajan facing right.
- Legend: AYT TPAIAN CEB ΓEPM ΔAKIK.
- Depicts Trajan at the height of his military and political power.
Reverse:
- Ares standing right holding parazonium and spear.
- Athena standing left holding shield and spear.
- Regnal year date LI-H appears across the field.
- An exceptional military-themed design celebrating both martial valor and strategic wisdom.
Emperor History: Trajan (AD 98-117)
Trajan is widely regarded as one of Rome’s greatest emperors. During his reign, the Roman Empire reached its maximum territorial extent through successful campaigns in Dacia, Arabia, Armenia, and Mesopotamia. Celebrated for his military leadership, public works projects, and effective administration, Trajan earned the honorific title Optimus Princeps (“Best Ruler”). His reign represented the pinnacle of Roman imperial power and prosperity.
Collectibility:
Alexandrian drachms are among the most popular Roman provincial coinages due to their large size, distinctive Egyptian style, and fascinating reverse designs. Military-themed issues featuring Ares and Athena are particularly desirable because they connect directly to Trajan’s expansion of the Roman Empire. This certified NGC example offers collectors an impressive bronze coin from the reign of one of Rome’s most celebrated emperors. Find more alike here!
