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Lot # 558
Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate head right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting skirt. RIC II 127. AR. 3.20 g. 19.50 mm. A superb example, struck on a broad flan. Impressive portrait and lovely iridescent tone. About EF/EF.