★ A beautiful dupondius of Trajan with a very rare bust type ★

Trajan, 98-117. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 14.13 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 106-107. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Radiate bust of Trajan to right, with aegis on his left shoulder. Rev. S•P•Q•R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C Victory advancing left, holding palm frond and erecting a trophy; weapons at base. BMC 897 var. (differing bust type). Cohen 448 var. (differing bust type). RIC 525 var. (differing bust type). Woytek 257c. Very rare with this bust type. Minor spot of corrosion on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.