★ Choice Via Traiana Sestertius ★

TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AE Sestertius (26.92 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 112-114. NGC Ch VF★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
RIC-637; Woytek-476v. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMI PRINCIPI / VIA TRAIANA / S C, the Via Traiana reclining left on rocks, head right, resting hand upon wheel set upon knee and branch. A well centered and highly pleasing sestertius, featuring olive-green and brown patina with some lighter highlights on the reverse. An exceedingly attractive example of the type, yielding tremendous eye appeal. Entirely worthy of its star designation by NGC.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4500.00