Bronze Drachm and Half-Drachm of Trajan (Illustration)

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Illustration

by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
published on 11 November 2018

The bronze drachm of Trajan (r. 98-117 CE) on the left, minted 112-113 CE, represents one of the denominations produced at Alexandria. The half-drachm on the right was minted in 111-112 CE at Alexandria also. (The British Museum, London).

About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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Amin, O. S. M. (2018, November 11). Bronze Drachm and Half-Drachm of Trajan. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9461/

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