★ Rare Bust Type ★

Trajan, 98-117. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 13.31 g, 6 h), Rome, 101-102. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M Radiate head of Trajan to right, Aegis on left shoulder. Rev. TR POT COS IIII P P / S C Abundantia-Securitas, holding short scepter, seated left on chair formed by two cornucopiae. BMC 748. Cohen 639. RIC 429. Woytek 96c. Strack 339. Rare bust type and powerful depiction of Trajan. Extremely fine.

Bernhard Woytek ( Moneta Imperil Romani 14 ) was aware of only six specimen with Aegis on the left shoulder, three of which are housed in museums.