Lot 1839

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

Denarius Rome mint (struck 114-117 A.D.) Obv. Laureate draped bust right Rev. PARTHICO PM TR P COS VI PP SPQR, PROVID in field, Providence standing left holding sceptre, globe at feet (RIC 361;C.313;Sear -). Extremely fine.

Refers to the Parthian campaign of 115-7 and the granting to Trajan of the honourific Parthicus in 116 A.D.