Watch List notes:

Trajan, 98-117. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.18 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 108-110. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right, seen from behind. Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Trajan, in military attire, advancing right, raising his right hand in salute and holding spear over his left shoulder. BMC 347. Calicó 1007. Cohen 91 var. (differing bust type). RIC 136. Woytek 294f. Lightly toned and attractive. Faint scratches and with some traces of mounting on the edge, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).