Trajan AR Denarius – Annona / ALIM ITAL Reverse
Roman Empire, AD 98–117
Silver denarius of Emperor Trajan featuring the celebrated ALIM ITAL reverse type associated with the Alimenta Italiae program — Trajan’s well-known welfare initiative supporting children in Italy.
The reverse depicts Annona/Abundantia with child, a historically important and highly collectible propaganda type reflecting imperial prosperity and care for the Roman people.
Certified by NGC Ancients:
Ch VF
Strike: 5/5
Surface: 2/5
“Brushed”
Despite the noted surface issues, the coin retains a strong strike and attractive historical presence, with clear imperial portraiture and a desirable reverse theme.
A solid collector piece for those interested in:
Trajan
Roman social policy propaganda
Alimenta coinage
historically narrative denarii
