Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 181. Estimate CHF750. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Trajan. AD 98-117. Denarius (Silver, 3.56 g 6), Rome, 104-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust of Trajan to right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Aequitas standing left, holding cornucopiae and scales. BMC 167. Cohen 462 var. RIC 169. A superb piece, perfectly centered and beautifully toned. Virtually as struck.
From the East Side collection, Switzerland.