Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AE sestertius (34 mm, 23.56 g, 6 h). Rome mint, Struck A.D. 116. Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right, seen from behind / Trajan, in military uniform, seated left on camp bench set on daïs, extending hand to three barbarian kings standing right before him, the foremost of whom extends his hands to Trajan; two military figures, one holding baton and sceptre, standing left behind Trajan. RIC II 666; BMCRE 1043; Cohen 325. Fine, red and brown patina, spots of porosity on obverse, scratch across reverse.
From the Tom Buggey Collection; ex Tony Hardy Collection; ex CNG.
ex CNG Electronic Auction 130, lot 346. Sold for $180 plus buyers premium 04.01.2006