ALEXANDRIA, Trajan AE Dichalkon 98-117 AD

Description

Alexandria, Trajan (98-117 AD), AE Dichalkon
The bronze coin is a
Dichalkon
, minted
in
Alexandria
(Egypt), during the ruler of Trajan, between
98-117 AD.
Size
13 mm
. Weight
1.47 grams
. Reference
SNG Cop-259
.
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Obverse
: male bust at right.
Reverse
: Isis headdress.
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Trajan
was Roman emperor from 98 to 117. He's remembered as a successful soldier-emperor who presided over the greatest military expansion in Roman history.
With him the empire attained its maximum territorial extent by the time of his death.
He is also known for his philanthropic rule, overseeing extensive public building programs and implementing social welfare policies.