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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 1255189, member: 5739&quot;]Well I have this Silver/Billon Tetradrachm from Alexandria of Emperor Trajan (98 - 117 AD), and I have just a few questions..... My first and foremost important question is whether anyone can make out the numeral in the upper right hand field of the reverse, (the side with the bust of Zeus), the Regnal Year numeral ? It is a bit off the flan and I cannot tell what Greek letter/numeral it is, and was hoping that someone on here could tell from what is visible..... I will try taking some more photos soon as well if no one can tell from this shot.</p><p><br /></p><p>My second question, on the obverse, I have only ever seen a crescent beneath and in front of the chin of Trajan, this appears to be a star..... is this a well known style? the star in front of the chin I mean? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Also the Radiate bust..... that is something I have never seen on a Trajan Tetradrachm of Alexandria Egypt...... so.... any thoughts on that?</p><p><br /></p><p>Those are pretty much my only questions, and I will work on some better pics this week as well.... I just hope someone can tell me what Regnal Year it is by looking at the partially cut off letter/numeral on the reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It is a beautiful coin IMO and a truly wonderful portrait of Zeus. I also very much like the radiate bust of Trajan, I think it looks great and you don&#039;t see it too often.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking of the bust of Zeus, I have one final question.... is that a cornucopia to the left of Zeus right below the &#039; L &#039;? or, if not, then what is that on the left side of the reverse there below the &#039; L &#039; ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Muchas Gracias!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>-------------------------</b></p><p><u>Info on coin</u>:</p><p><br /></p><p>Roman Empire</p><p>Emperor Trajan (98 - 117 AD)</p><p>Tetradrachm from the mint at Alexandria, Egypt.</p><p><br /></p><p>(titles in Greek)</p><p>obv: Radiate bust of Trajan facing right, star slightly below and in front of chin.</p><p>rev: Diademed and draped bust of Zeus facing right. </p><p><br /></p><p>Weight: 13.04 Grams</p><p><b>-------------------------</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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