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Trajan (98-117 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 116-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C. Providentia standing front, head left, holding long sceptre with her left hand and pointing with her right at globe on ground. RIC II 663; C. 320. 25.14 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck and superb, with an outstanding expressive portrait. Lovely deep green patina, with brown hues, gently smoothed , otherwise EF.