Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AE Sestertius (24.59 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 114-116. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.
RIC-656; Woytek-548v. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Trajan seated right on sella castrensis set on high platform, with two officers at his side, haranguing a group of soldiers who hold two signa and aquila. A popular type with a very ambitious and well executed reverse, this deep green example offers clear detail throughout and is undoubtedly worthy of its fine style distinction.
Estimate: $600 - $900
RIC-656; Woytek-548v. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Trajan seated right on sella castrensis set on high platform, with two officers at his side, haranguing a group of soldiers who hold two signa and aquila. A popular type with a very ambitious and well executed reverse, this deep green example offers clear detail throughout and is undoubtedly worthy of its fine style distinction.
Estimate: $600 - $900