Lot 249: Trajan. A.D. 98-117. Æ dupondius. Rome, ca. A.D. 104/5-107.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)

Description

Trajan. A.D. 98-117. Æ dupondius (26 mm, 10.58 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 104/5-107. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, radiate bust of Trajan right, wearing aegis / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C in exergue, Pax standing facing, head left, using torch to set fire to pile of arms, and holding cornucopiae. Cf. RIC 507 (bust); Woytek 201cB; cf. BMC 892 (bust); BN 225. Attractive. Nice brown and tan patina. Choice very fine.

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 249
Listing #: 235246
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $160
4 Bid(s)

Description

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 249
Listing #: 235246
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200