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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Trajan (AD 98-117). Orichalcum sestertius (34mm, 28.95 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 103-111. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, aegis on shoulder / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C, Victory standing right and fastening to a palm tree shield inscribed VIC / DAC to a palm-tree. RIC 528. Cohen 454. A big, bold sestertius, with a pleasing natural brown patina. Minor smoothing in reverse field, otherwise an impressive and attractive piece. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light smoothing.
Estimate: 2400-3000 USD
Trajan (AD 98-117). Orichalcum sestertius (34mm, 28.95 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 103-111. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, aegis on shoulder / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C, Victory standing right and fastening to a palm tree shield inscribed VIC / DAC to a palm-tree. RIC 528. Cohen 454. A big, bold sestertius, with a pleasing natural brown patina. Minor smoothing in reverse field, otherwise an impressive and attractive piece. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light smoothing.
Estimate: 2400-3000 USD