Obverse: Laureate bust of Trajan facing right. Legend: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding an olive branch and sceptre. Legend: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Historical note: Trajan is regarded as one of Rome’s greatest emperors, presiding over the Empire at its maximum territorial extent. His coinage emphasizes peace, stability, and his image as optimus princeps – “the best ruler.”