Lot 1531
Trajan. Silver Quinarius (0.99 g), AD 98-117. Rome, ca. AD 116/7. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate and draped bust of Trajan right. Reverse: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 335; Woytek 575v; King 24; BMC 630; RSC 195. A marvelous specimen. Well struck and perfectly centered with full legends on both sides. Beautiful delicate multicolored toning. A simply splendid little gem. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The weight recorded on the slab insert, 0.99 g, is probably incorrect.
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