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Trajan, RIC 466, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Annexation of Arabia)
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Æ Sestertius (25,41g, Ø33mm, 6:30h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan facing right, draped over left shoulder
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around edge] ARAB ADQVIS [in ex.] S C [in field] Arabia standing facing, with her head turned left and holding a branch and a bundle of cinnamon sticks. At her feet, a camel.
RIC 466 [S]; Cohen 32; Strack 409; MIR 363b (39 spec.); Banti 24 (2 spec.); RHC 102:46b
Natural yellow brown river patina with minor adhesions
ex Bolaffi Ambassador Auction 313
This issue celebrates the annexation of Arabia 106 AD
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