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Lot 87. Traianus AE Sestertius,

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Bridge across the Danube
Traianus AE Sestertius,

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Current bid: CHF 502.00 (2 bids)
Approx. EUR 535.37 / USD 618.33 / GBP 455.82
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eAuction #88, Lot 87. Estimate: CHF 600.00

Traianus (98-117 AD). AE Sestertius (33 mm, 25.19 g), Rome, 2nd half 107-110.
Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Laureate head to right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Two-storied, arched bridge over river indicated by waves; each storey is divided into eight compartments; at either side, gate with steps surmounted by statues; boat attached near the gate on the right; in exergue, S C.
BMC 847M Strack 385; Woytek 314bC; RIC 569.

Interesting architectural representations. Scratch on reverse. With a very detailed reverse, very fine.

From the Armin Mathis Collection.

The bridge depicted on the reverse of this coin has been generally thought to be that constructed across the Danube by Trajan’s architect, Apollodorus of Damascus, in AD 104.



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