TRAJAN AR DENARIUS, 103 - 111 C.E.
RIC 147b variety (bust type), RSC 100a, Near Extremely Fine, 19.4mm, 3.26 grams
Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P around laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right
Reverse: Trophy, with one round and two hexagonal shields; at base, two shields, two javelins and sword, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC around
A very RARE bust variety of a desirable type with only two in coin archives or acsearch. A beautiful denarius with a captivating patina!
