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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 2545338, member: 8959&quot;]This is certainly one of my favorite roman coins. It portrays one of my favorite emperors (Trajan), it has a nice patina, and it depicts one of my favorite themes </p><p>in ancient coins (architectural).</p><p>(that is 3 favorites in one sentence!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Attribution and description from CNG sale:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>TRAJAN.</b> 98-117 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 22.78 gm). Struck circa 104-107 AD. <b>Obj:</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. Near VF, green patina. A masterful architectural rendition.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]546156[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]546157[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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