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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancient Aussie, post: 8652854, member: 80147&quot;]Great coin Limes with fantastic eye appeal, a type that tat interests me as well. I think the deity/temple in the base issues will always remain a mystery. But I am sure the Celator knew.....<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>I have one of each denomination, two of your type and a sestertius of the temple complex with the porticoes.[ATTACH=full]1518897[/ATTACH]</p><p>Trajan (98-117). Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.54g, 6h). Rome, c. 107-111. Laureate bust r., slight drapery on l. shoulder. R/ Octastyle temple with portico on either side, seated figure within; Jupiter on pediment seated facing, seated figures on either side; Victories at corners, standing figure at point. RIC II 577. Three holes repaired[ATTACH=full]1518898[/ATTACH] </p><p>Trajan Dupondius (27mm, 11.81g) Rome struck 107-108 AD Pax standing in octastyle temple, RIC 11 576.</p><p>This coin is now thought to represent the Temple of Divus Plotina &amp; Trajan in the Forum of Trajan, which is thought to have been begun by Trajan and completed by Hadrian. This temple was situated directly behind the column of Trajan, at one end of his forum. I have actually seen a column from the temple underground behind Trajan&#039;s column.[ATTACH=full]1518899[/ATTACH] </p><p>Trajan (98-117). Æ As (26.5mm, 9.3g, 6h). Rome, 107-8. Laureate bust r., Slight drapery. R / Octastyle temple: on pediment, Jupiter seated between two reclining figures; on roof, five statues; between central columns, Pax standing facing. RIC II 575. Green-brown patina, VF;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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