Trajan, 98 – 117. Sestertius 103-107, Æ 26.66 g. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan on horseback r., spearing down at fallen enemy; in exergue, S C. C 503. BMC 835. RIC 534. CBN 559. Woytek 203d (this obverse die).
Rare. A fantastic portrait struck in high relief and a very attractive reverse
composition. Green patina with some minor metal flaws on reverse,
otherwise good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 64, 2012, 1158.
Price realized | 9'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |