#N125# Roman limes denarius coin of Trajan from 98-99 AD

Up for auction is a Roman bronze limes denarius coin of Trajan from 98-99 AD

Of uncertain status are thousands (millions?) of surviving bronze coins of the Severan era that copy silver denarii. Some examples still bear traces of a very thin silver wash... Termed Limes (Lim-ace) or coins of the borders, these may be another example of coins of necessity. They may also be officially sanctioned issues for use in regions where political unrest made it hazardous to ship large amounts of silver. These low value issues could have served troops on the front and been redeemable for good coinage when they returned to the stable regions.

OBVERSE; IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

- Laureate head right.

REVERSE; PONT MAX TR POT COS II