Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.51 g, 6 h), Rome, 113-114. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureatea and draped bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind. Rev. S•P•Q•R•OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan's Column: column surmounted by statue of Trajan standing left, holding patera and scepter, and set on podium decorated with eagles. BMC 452. Cohen 558. RIC 292. Woytek 425v. An attractive example with a fine portrait. Struck from a somewhat worn reverse die and with some marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of J. Schmit, ex Triton XXV, 26 January 2022, 6629 and Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 169, 25 July 2007, 244.