Ancients
Trajan (AD 98-117). AE sestertius (34mm, 30.10 gm, 7h). AU, tooling. Rome, AD 114-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate, draped bust of Trajan right, seen from side / SENATVS PO-PV-LVSQVE ROMANVS, Felicitas standing facing, head left, transverse caduceus in right hand, cornucopia cradled in left; S-C across fields. RIC II 672. Evidence of tooling, thus ineligible for encapsulation. Deep green patina on chestnut and umber surfaces.
From the Paramount Collection. Ex Pegasi Numismatics, private sale with old dealer tag.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD