Study Forgeries. Trajan "Sestertius". 20th century (Bronze, 35.83 mm, 20.36 g). IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Laureate bust right. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C, Priest or emperor, veiled, plowing right with team of oxen. Cfr. RIC II 568 (Extremely Rare). A specimen entirely executed through the extensive use of the burin. It is not known whether the base was originally ancient, but its maker (or restorer) produced an example that is stylistically inconsistent with those from the time of Trajan. It should therefore be considered, in all respects, a modern reproduction.

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Lot # 394

Study Forgeries. Trajan "Sestertius". 20th century (Bronze, 35.83 mm, 20.36 g). IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Laureate bust right. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C, Priest or emperor, veiled, plowing right with team of oxen. Cfr. RIC II 568 (Extremely Rare). A specimen entirely executed through the extensive use of the burin. It is not known whether the base was originally ancient, but its maker (or restorer) produced an example that is stylistically inconsistent with those from the time of Trajan. It should therefore be considered, in all respects, a modern reproduction.

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