Watch List notes:

Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.32 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 106-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind. Rev. S•P•Q•R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars, in military dress, standing front, head to right, holding spear with his right hand and resting his left hand on round shield supported by kneeling Dacian. BMC 161. Cohen 376. RIC 158. Woytek 219f. Rare. A magnificent piece, struck in high relief, beautifully toned and with a splendid portrait. Good extremely fine.


From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner.