Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Trajan, 98-117
Dupondius circa 112/113-summer 114, Æ 12.37 g. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Radiate and draped bust r. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Woman reclining l. on rocks, holding wheel and branch; in exergue, VIA TRAIANA. C 652 (omits CAES). BMC 999. RIC 641 (radiate only, omits CAES). CBN 719. Woytek 477v.
Wonderful light green patina and about extremely fine / extremely fine
This coin, as well as the Circus Maximus sestertius above, remind me of my Italian trips. Even if these coins are not directly connected with my portrait collection I decided to buy them in any case. AMP.