Trajan. Denarius; Trajan; 98-117 AD, Rome, 113-4 AD, Denarius, 2.79g. Woytek-423v (70 spec.), BM-417 corr., RIC-269, RSC-372c. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC - P M TR P COS VI P P Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars, nude except for helmet, cloak flying from waist, and parazonium attached to belt above waist, advancing r. holding spear and trophy over shoulder. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Lanz 60, June 1992, 438. Obverse die broad and in high relief; possibly meant for aurei rather than denarii.. toned near ms