Details
LOT 2320
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Trajan - Genius AR Denarius 112-117 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P legend with laureate bust with drapery to far shoulder right. Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI legend with Genius standing facing with head left holding patera and corn-ears. Good very fine.(3.26 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
RIC 276; BMC 427; RSC 398a; Sear 3160 variant (corn-ears).
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LOT 2320
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Trajan - Genius AR Denarius
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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