“It was for Roman citizens, to show the power of the imperial machinery, capable of conquering such a noble and fierce people.” Trajan’s Column may ... century B.C. Coins: 0.7-0.83 in ...

A rare Roman gold coin (aureus ... that he has conquered the Parthians. Coins were propaganda items as well as ways of spending and saving.” Aureus of Trajan opens at Trimontium Museum today ...