Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits
Tuesday 12 March 2024 hours 15:00 (UTC +01:00)
Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, AD 103-111; Æ (g 23,84; mm 33)
Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, AD 103-111; Æ (g 23,84; mm 33); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trajan standing l., holding thunderbolt and reversed spear, being crowned by Victory standing l., holding palm branch; in ex. S C. RIC 549; C 516. Green tone with reddish hues; refined style; expressive portrait; good extremely fine.