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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 2574158, member: 8959&quot;]Another coin for Trajan depicting an architectural theme.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>TRAJAN.</b> 98-117 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 22.78 gm). Struck circa 104-107 AD. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obv:</b> Laureate bust right, wearing aegis </p><p><b>Rev:</b> Triumphal arch of Trajan, consisting of a massive base, with gateposts and gateway under central arch, with elaborate superstructures; on the sides of the base, bas-reliefs from top to bottom on each side; panels either side of pediment; the pediment contains Jupiter and the panels each contain a quadriga racing inwards; the frieze on the roof is inscribed IOM, atop of which, is a six-horse chariot escorted front by two Victories; to either side trophies. RIC II 572; Cohen 547.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]557281[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]557283[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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