Trajan augustus, 98 – 117. Denarius circa 110, AR 3.32 g. IMP TRAIANO AVG [GER DAC P M TR P] Laureate heroic bust l., wearing paludament. Rev. COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Arabia standing facing, head l., holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks (?); at side, camel advancing l. C –. BMC 297. RIC –. CBN 453. Woytek 285q (this coin illustrated).
A very rare variety with the heroic bust left facing.
Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Gilhofer & Hess sale 22nd May 1935, Trau, 914.
Price realized | 2'250 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |