Help with Roman coin please

[westminstrel]

A friend of mine purchased this coin from a local dealer and is now doubting it’s authenticity.

All he knows is that it is Emperor Trajan, and was told it weighs 2.5 grams and is silver.

He’s not too bothered as he apparently didn’t pay a lot, but for the sake of his curiosity, he’d like to know if anyone online could give their opinions.

I offered to ask on TSF.

TIA for any help (and jokes!) 😀

[dicker]

Personally, I am not an expert on ancient coins.

There is a wide variation on styles / varieties.  
 

I won’t name here but there are other forums for ancient coins that may be able to help.  PM me if needed. 

[Orpster]

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces253249.html

Front looks like Trajan, if that helps

 

Edited February 10 by Orpster

[Orpster]

1 minute ago, Orpster said:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces253249.html

Front looks like Trajan, if that helps

 

This one - https://www.earthstoneonline.co.uk/trajan-silver-roman-denarius-coin-trophy-reverse

[westminstrel]

Thank you so much @dicker and @Orpster. 

[Upsidedown]

Can I see the edge and weight?

Definately Trajan

The roman empire's territory reached its peak under trajan, the beginning of the end

[Upsidedown]

At 2.5g I'd be concerned as to why its so light with minimal wear. Roman coins weigh 2.5g - 4g depending on era and wear. (For a denarii like this) This is the absolute minimal weight.

Definately struck not cast to the best I can tell from the images provided.

Edited February 11 by Upsidedown

[westminstrel]

15 minutes ago, Upsidedown said:

Can I see the edge and weight?

Definately Trajan

The roman empire's territory reached its peak under trajan, the beginning of the end

I’ll ask for more pics and post here. Thanks so much for offering advice.

[GoldDiggerDave]

ROMAN EMPIRE AR denarius 107-108 A.D. Trajan / Trajanus - Rome mint - trophy of Dacian arms

similar to this not the same 

at 2.5g its on the light side (could be ware) 

Edited February 11 by GoldDiggerDave

[GoldDiggerDave]

this one

 

ROMAN EMPIRE AR denarius 107-108 A.D. Trajan / Trajanus - Rome mint - trophy of Dacian arms & scarce bust type on obv VF+ / EF-light steelgrey toning-scarce / rare bust

https://www.ma-shops.co.uk/gin/item.php?id=5486

Grade: VF+ / EF-light steelgrey toning-scarce / rare bust | Abbreviations

Material: Silver

Weight: 3.31 g

Diameter: 18.50 mm

Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P laureate head to right of Trajan with drapery on far shoulder

Reverse: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Trophy of Dacian arms facing

Edited February 11 by GoldDiggerDave

[GoldDiggerDave]

Got me looking at another book now 🤣

[westminstrel]

Thanks @GoldDiggerDave my friend. I appreciate the help and sources.

I’ll pass the message on and see what my friend has to say.