Trajan. 98-117 AD. Sestertius, 26.33g. (7h). Rome, 101-2 AD. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRA - IAN AVG GERM P M Bust laureate right, fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: TR POT - COS IIII P P around, S C in exergue, Pax seated left holding branch in right hand, left arm resting on arm rest and holding transverse scepter, volutes on throne back. MIR 107b (86 spec.). BM 745 note and 747 corr. RIC 432 var. Paris 144. Cohen 636. A truly incredible classic portrait of Trajan with flawless surfaces. Magnificent EF.
Ex Goldberg 47, 25 May 2008, lot 1292.