Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.49 g, 7 h), Rome, 20 February-circa autumn 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO Laureate and draped bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R / PRO-VID Providentia standing front, head to left, holding long scepter in her left hand and pointing with her right at globe on ground. BMC p. 119, 607 note. Cohen 317. RIC 365. Woytek 562v. Lustrous and attractive. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.