Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 114-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. Trajan seated right on platform, placed on left, accompanied by two officers, addressing five soldiers; in exergue, IMPERATOR VIII/SC. RIC II 658; C. 178. 28.00 g. 35.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example of this fascinating issue. Lovely untouched brown patina with green deposits. Slightly rough surface and minor smoothing. Good VF.