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      Lot: 354

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      ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan. (AD 98–117). Orich sestertius.

      ROMAN EMPIRE. Trajan (AD 98–117). Orich sestertius 
      (30.01 gm). Rome, 112–114. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG 
      GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust of Trajan 
      right, drapery on far shoulder / S P Q R OP[TIMO 
      PR]INCIPI, Arabia standing facing, head left, holding 
      branch in right hand and uncertain object (perhaps 
      bundle of cinnamon sticks) in left, camel left in 
      profile in distant background to left, S—C in fields, 
      ARAB•ADQVIS in exergue. RIC 614 (S). Scarce. Dark brown 
      patina; orichalcum visible at high points and at edges. 
      Porous surfaces. Nearly very fine 

      Ex Albert M. Potts Collection; purchased from Seaby, 
      October 1967. 
      Estimated Value: $ 225 



  ... Lot 354 was unsold.
 


From the Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 15, Closed June 27, 2008.
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