Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 19.5 mm, 3.43 g, 7 h), Rome, c. 106-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars standing facing, head turned to look right, holding spear with his right hand and resting his left on shield at his side. BMC 160. Cohen 378. RIC 161. Woytek 218f. Bold strike. Light corrosion, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2010.