Trajan, 98-117. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.23 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 112-114. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S - C Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC p. 205 ||. Cohen 373 corr. (obverse legend). RIC 482 corr. (obverse legend). Woytek 458b. Very rare. A lovely example with a magnificent turquoise patina. Minor breaks in patina on the edge, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 1'500 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |