CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
![](images/Trajan_Drachm_Lycia_BMC 11_1.jpg "᷅ <font color=\\"#FF0000\\"><b>SOLD</b></font color>: Trajan, AR Drachm of Lycia, 98-99 AD")
- Emperor:
- Trajan
- Denomination:
- AR Drachm
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 98-99 AD
- Obverse:
- AVT KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB ΓEΡM, Laureate head of Emperor facing right
- Reverse:
- ΔHMEX YΠAT B, Owl standing right, one leg on each of two lyres, pellet between
- Reference:
- BMC 11, SGI 1046
- Size:
- 19mm
- Province:
- Lycia
- Grade:
- VF
Originally independent, Lycia became a province of Rome in 43 AD under the Roman Emperor Claudius. Trajan was one of the greatest Roman Emperors. A former soldier, he expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size in history. A philanthropist who invested in social welfare and public building programs, he is known as the second of the Five Good Emperors.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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