★ An impressive sestertius of Trajan ★

Trajan, 98-117. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 26.29 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 103-107. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate head of Trajan to right, wearing aegis on his left shoulder. Rev. S•P•Q•R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S - C Victory standing front, head to right, holding stylus in her right hand and resting her left on shield inscribed VIC / DAC in two lines set on palm tree. BMC 813. Cohen 454. RIC 528. Woytek 204cB. A bold and attractive piece with an impressive portrait. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, good very fine.

Ex Naville E-Auction 57, 26 April 2020, 493 and Astarte XI, 12-13 December 2002, 825.