Ancients
Trajan (AD 98-117). AE sestertius (32mm, 23.94 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, edge scuffs. Rome, AD 107-108. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, aegis on left shoulder / S•P•Q•R•OPTIMO•PRINCIPI, Octastyle temple with portico on either side; Jupiter seated facing in center; architrave adorned with figure of Jupiter and other figures, roof surmounted by figure standing facing, spear in right hand, two Victories outward on corners, S C below. RIC II 577 var. (draped instead of aegis). Banti 287.
From the Morris Collection. Ex Sir Andrew Fountaine Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-800 USD