Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AR denarius. 3.42 gm. 19 mm. Rome, A.D. 103-111. His laureate bust right; IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P / Vesta seated left holding a scepter and a palladium (cult image signifying safety of Rome); COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC around, VESTA below. RIC 108. RSC 644. Near Extremely Fine; choice multihued toning on fresh metal. Bold good style portrait.