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

Roman Imperial Coinage, Trajan, As, Rome, 103-11, laureate bust right, imp caes nervae traiano avg ger dac p m tr p cos v p p, rev. spqr optimo principi, Providentia standing left, holding two corn-ears and cornucopiæ, modius to left, prow to right, s c in field, 11.09g (RIC 492; C 470). Nearly extremely fine, attractive dark 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 994