★ The Personification of the Danube River ★

TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome.

Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / DANVVIVS.
River god Danube reclining left on rocks, head right, holding prow and resting elbow upon overturned urn from which liquid flows; billowing cloak above.

Woytek 277b; RIC 100.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 3.80 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.