This copper coin was minted in Rome for the Roman emperor Trajan sometime between 98 and 117 AD. It is a type of coin known as a quadrans, used in Scotland by the Roman army for dealings within the army.
The reverse, struck off centre, depicts a boar walking towards the right. The letters 'S C' (for Senatus Consulto) are below.
For dealings within the army, and for transactions with foreign merchants, the Romans in Scotland used coins minted elsewhere in the empire. Dealings with natives were based on barter. The quadrans was the lowest value coin, used as small change.
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