Trajan, 98 – 117. Denarius Autumn 116-August 117, AR 3.44 g. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC Laureate bust r., wearing aegis. Rev. PARTHICO P M TR P – COS VI P P S P Q R / PRO – VID Providentia standing l., holding sceptre in l. hand; at her feet, globe. C –. BMC 638. RIC 316 var. (no balteus ??). Woytek 580t+.
A very elegant portrait and a delightful old cabinet tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc