

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. 25.07 g. 33.50 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck and superb, with an outstanding expressive portrait. Lovely deep green patina, with brown hues. Minor traces of gently smoothing. EF.
Ex Artemide LV, 2021, 443.