Lot 1838

Sale 45 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Denarius Rome mint (struck 112-114 A.D.) Obv. Laureate draped bust right Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, VIA TRAIANA in exergue, Via Traiana reclining left holding wheel (RIC 266;C.648;Sear 994). Good very fine.

Records the construction of road from Beneventum to Brunddusium at Trajan's expense. Bought R Loosely 1989.