★ Traianus and Sol ★
Traianus Aureus, Sol reverse
Traianus (98-117 AD). Aureus (19-20 mm, 7.11 g), Rome, 116/117.
Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, Laureate and draped bust to right.
Rev. PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Radiate and draped bust of Sol to right.
C. 187; Woytek 572v (4 Ex.); RIC 326.
Very rare bust variant, only four specimens recordet by Woytek. A most attractive specimen, well struck and perfectly centered. Good very fine.
Purchased privately from "Nomisma", Banque des monnaies.
Price realized | 3'600 CHF |
Starting price | 3'200 CHF |
Estimate | 4'000 CHF |