Heroic Bust
Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 103-111. D/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust left in frontal view with drapery on left shoulder. R/ SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC. Trajan riding right thrusts spear at Dacian in front of horse. RIC II 535 (Scarce). 24.28 g. 33 mm. RR. Very rare variety with heroic bust. Hairline flan-crack. Cleaning marks and light scratches. About VF/Good F.