Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Plotina, wife of Trajan. Sestertius, Roma 112-August 117, Æ 27.04 g.
Description: PLOTINA AVG – IMP TRAIANI Diademed and draped bust r., wearing double metal stephane. Rev. FIDES – AVGVST S – C Fides standing r., holding basket of fruit with l. hand and barley ears in r.
References: C 12
BMC Trajan 1080
RIC Trajan 740
CBN Trajan 730
Woytek 711
Condition:Extremely rare and by far the finest specimen known. A magnificent portrait struck in high relief and an enchanting light blue-green patina very gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine
Provenance: NAC sale 72, 2013, 640