Ancients
Trajan (AD 98-117). AV aureus (20mm, 7.33 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, bent, ex-jewelry. Rome, AD 114-116. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, viewed slightly from behind / P M TR P COS · VI · P P S·P·Q·R, Genius (or Bonus Eventus) standing left, holding grain ears and patera. RIC 347 var. (not cuirassed). Calicó 1066. Well-centered and struck in high relief from an obverse die of high style. Flan very slightly bent, edge marks consistent with jewelry wear.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-2800 USD