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TRAJAN (98-117). Old Collectors Forgery of a Sestertius. Imitating Rome

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TRAJAN (98-117). Old Collectors Forgery of a Sestertius. Imitating Rome.

Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C.
Dacian seated left, in attitude on mourning, on round shield; two shields beside him, trophy of arms to left.

Cf. Woytek 326b (for prototype).

Condition: Near extremely fine.

Weight: 25.10 g.
Diameter: 35 mm.

Estimate: € 100