Trajan AR Denarius. Rome, AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis over far shoulder / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars standing facing, head right, holding inverted spear and resting arm on shield borne by captive kneeling to right. RIC 159; BMCRE 162; RSC 377. 3.68g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; attractive light cabinet tone.
From a private German collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 58, 20 June 2019, lot 1094;
Ex Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins; collector's ticket included;
Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 17, 15 December 2009, lot 287;
Ex A. Lynn Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 57, 28 March 2001, lot 1216.