Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



      ancient classic artifacts coins numismatic roman greek 



                     Enter Search Term
                   
                  (i.e. Keywords, Catalog ID, etc.)
                   

            Mail Bid Home Page

             

                        Lot: 353

                        (click on image to enlarge)
                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan. AD 98-117. AV aureus (6.97 gm).

                        ROMAN EMPIRE. Trajan (AD 98-117). Gold aureus (6.97 gm). 
                        Rome, AD 116-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIM AVG GERM 
                        DAC, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right / PARTHICO P 
                        M TR P COS VI P P SPQR, bust of Sol draped and radiate 
                        right. BMCRE 621. Cohen 187 (corr.) (50 Fr.). RIC 326. 
                        Good very fine 

                        This aureus is part of the final precious metal issue of 
                        Trajan's reign. The victory title "Parthicus" and the 
                        head of Sol both refer to his campaign in the east 
                        against the Parthian empire. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 4,000 




...Sold for $5,500 USD [ approx 4180 EUR, 2915 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).