Trajan 98-117 AD

Copper As, 28 mm, 9.71 gm.
Obv: IMPCAESARNERVATRAIANAVGGERMPM
Laureate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev: TR POT COS II PP / S C
Victory with shield inscribed SPQR.

Refers to the Clipeus Virtutis award, 98-117 AD.

Trajan was born in Spain, he served in the German wars under Domitian, before being appointed governor of Germany under Nerva. He defeated Decebalus of Dacia in 102 and erected the Forum of Trajan. He died peacefully in Cilicia in 117 AD.