Trajan, 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.20 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 107-108. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt with her left. BMC 319. Cohen 84. RIC 127. Woytek 266b. Nicely toned. Very fine.
From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket).