Roman Empire. Trajan (98 – 117 AD) bronze sestertius

 
Roman Empire. Trajan (98 – 117 AD) bronze sestertius
 
Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Trajan looking right with legend around: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P.
 
Reverse: A tall and elegant Felicitas standing draped, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, SC across, SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS around.
 
Origin: Mint of Rome. No mint mark.
 
Date of minting: Attributed to the years 114 - 117 AD.
 
Die engraver: Unknown die engraver at the mint of Rome.
 
Materials and method: Struck in bronze (orichalcum) from engraved dies.
 
Dimensions: 32 mm diameter.
 
Weight:  23.7 grams.
 
Condition: good Fine; sharply struck on a wide flan; beautiful jade green patina; gash on obverse behind Trajan’s bust which does not affect the excellent portrait.
 
Stock no: C090
 
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