Lot 2941

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE sestertius issued 103-11, Rome mint, (21.02 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, cloak on right shoulder, rev. Dacian seated left on shields in an attitude of mourning trophy in left hand, with arms at base, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around S C in exergue (S.3196 [VF ?300], RIC 564, BMC 785, C.534) (illustrated). Fine, uneven patina and rare.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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