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Trajan. Sestertius. AD98-117

£136.00

Obv. Laureate head with aegis  right

IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP

Rev. Victory standling left, holding palm and erecting a trophy

SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

The reverse of this coin refers to the military successes of Trajan during the Dacian Wars (101–102, 105–106). These two military campaigns were fought between the Roman Empire and Dacia during Emperor Trajan′s rule. The conflicts were triggered by the constant Dacian threat on the Danubian province of Moesia and also by the increasing need for resources of the economy of the Empire.

This example has its lovely original metal colour and showing good detail throughout. 

33mm. 26.3g. Good fine or better, with old collectors ticket.



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