A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Trajan, Dupondius, Rome, 103-11, radiate bust right, imp caes nerva traiano avg ger dac p m tr p cos v p p, rev. spqr optimo principi, trophy of arms, two shields at base, s c in field, 13.97g (RIC 586; C 573). Good very fine, dark jade-green patina £200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: F. Trau Collection, Part I, Gilhofer & Ranschburg/Adolph Hess Auction 228 (Vienna), 22 May 1935, lot 1004; F. Trau Collection, Part II, Adolph Hess Auction 230 (Lucerne), 28-30 April 1936, lot 2395