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Trajan, RIC 535, Sestertius of AD 104-107Æ Sestertius (28,58g, Ø 34mm, 6h). Rome, AD 104-107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate 3/4 frontal left, paludament & balteus.
Rev.: , Trajan, in military dress, cloak floating behind, on horse prancing right, riding over Dacian fallen in front of horse.
RIC 535 (scarce); Strack 360; Banti 218; MIR 203q+7 commentsCharles S02/21/18 at 15:30imperator: w Very Happy

(...)en and a south paw to boot...had a Trajan...

Trajan, RIC 549 v., Sestertius of AD 107 (Victory crowning Trajan)Æ Sestertius (27,23g, Ø 33,5mm, 6h). Rome, AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate draped cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in ex., Trajan crowned by Victory.
RIC 549 v. ; BMCRE 825 v.; Cohen 516 v.; Strack 359 (Mailand, Castello Sforza (1929) for this bust type); Banti 221 var. (32 spec.); MIR 14/320 (unlisted bust type [h])
Ex cgb.fr, Sept. 2015

This bust type is mentioned but not listed by Woyteck as the specimen seen by Strack was not located.
2 commentsCharles S10/19/15 at 10:58okidoki: very nice BOT

Trajan, RIC 572, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)Æ Sestertius (25.62g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 103-104.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan facing right.
S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.] monumental richly decorated triumphal arch; on the sides, can be seen a biga driven by Victory; in the pediment Jupiter between two seated figures, panel above pediment inscribed IOM (= Iovi Optimo Maximo), the whole surmounted by six-horse chariot driven by Jupiter and flanked by Victories.

RIC 572 [R]; BMC 844; Cohen 547; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 100:18
ex Künker, Auction 174

This issue celebrates the triumph of Trajan in the first Dacian war and the dedication of a triumphal arch to Jupiter Optimus Maximus in AD 102.1 commentsCharles S03/31/15 at 15:25Matthew C5: very interesting reverse!

Trajan, RIC 564, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Dacia mourning)Æ Sestertius (26.8g, Ø 33mm, 6h), minted AD 106-111, Rome
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head right
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (ex)., Dacia, wearing a peaked cap, resting head on right hand, mourning, seated left on shield and arms before trophy with captured arms including curved sword and spear.
RIC 564; Cohen 534; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values, II)3296; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 101/28e2 commentsCharles S03/07/15 at 11:51okidoki: Best Sestertius ever

Trajan, RIC 569, Sestertius of AD 107-110 (bridge)Æ Sestertius (27.1g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 107-110.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laur. bust of Trajan right, paludamentum on l. shoulder.
Re.: S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.] Single-span bridge with tower at each end, below a boat.
RIC 569; BMC 848; Cohen 542; Strack 385; Banti 261 (25 spec.); MIR 314(bD2); RHC 100:21.
ex CNG, 2001

According to Hill, the bridge represented on the reverse could well be the ancient Pons Sublicus.1 commentsCharles S03/06/15 at 23:11Sosius: Great coin! I've been wanting one for years!

Trajan, RIC 675, As of AD 116-117 (Victory) Æ As (11.7g, Ø 25-27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 116-117.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right
laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: SENATVS POPVLVSQUE ROMANVS (around), S C (in field), Victory holding wreath and palm branch advancing right.
RIC 675; Cohen 355
ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1996)1 commentsCharles S02/21/15 at 12:48quadrans: Nice coin, very characteristic portret..

Trajan, RIC 463, Sestertius of AD 110 (Aqua Traiana)Æ Sestertius (26.15g, Ø32mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 110.
Sear plate coin.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev.: AQVA TRAIANA [in ex.] SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [left and right in ex.] Genius of Aqua Traiana (river god Tiber) reclining l. in grotto supported by two columns; holding a reed right and resting on left elbow; rocks below with water flowing from pipe.

RIC 463 [S]; Cohen 20; Strack 407; Banti 15 (30 spec.); MIR 359 (b-2 variant, 30 spec.); RCV 3179 (this coin); RHC 103:53.
NGC graded VF, strike 4/5, surface 3/5, NGC #3599685-020 (decapsulated).

Commemorates the improvement of Rome's water supply by the construction of the Aqua Traiana, financed entirely by Trajan personally and dedicated on 20 June 109. It was a valuable addition to the water supply to the expanding west bank suburbs of Rome (presently called Trastevere) which it connected to water sources from nearby lake Sabatinus (Bracciano lake) at 30 km north west of Rome. The total length of the aquaduct was around 58 km and had a capacity of 118,200 m3 water supply per day. The terminal castellum was surmounted by the statue depicted on this coin type.

ex Vilmar Numismatics, 20141 commentsCharles S02/03/15 at 15:29okidoki: very nice congratulations

Trajan, RIC 571, Sestertius of AD 103-4 (Circus Maximus)Æ Sestertius (24.27g, Ø32.95mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-4.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan facing right wearing aegis on chest.
Rev/ SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.], bird's-eys view on the Circus Maximus in Rome, as seen from the Forum Boarium, showing portico in foreground with eleven arched entrances and monumental gate surmounted by quadriga on right, two additional arches, each surmounted by quadriga behind the portico at both ends, the central spina adorned with tall obelisk of Rameses II at center flanked by equestrian statue of Trajan on left and shrine of Cybele on right , the two metae (turning posts) placed at the extremities; at the far side of the Circus, a curved wall incorporating a tetra-style shrine of Sol.
RIC 571 [R] and pl. x, 187 (rev. only); Cohen 546 (Fr.60); Strack 391; BMC 856; Banti 275 (4 spec.); MIR 175c and pl. 28 (citing 20 examples of this variety; same obv. die as plate 175c1; same rev. die as 175c1); RCV 3208 var. (bust draped instead of aegis)

ex G. Henzen (Netherlands, 2000)

Certificate of Authenticity issued by David Sear / A.C.C.S. Ref. 104CR/RI/C/CR, January 10, 2015 graded F, very rare and of considerable historical interest

Extract of the Certificates' Historical & Numismatic Note: "The reverse of this orichalcum sestertius commemorates the completion in AD 103 of a major restoration of the Circus Maximus, following a great fire that had severely damaged the famous arena in the time of the Flavian emperors. The origin of the Circus Maximus, situated in the Murcia valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills, is quite obscure. An enclosure for chariot racing, it had parallel sides and one semicircular end, all fitted with seats for spectators, and an axial rib (spina) marked at each end by turning-posts (metae) dividing the arena into two runs. At the open end were the curved stables (carceres) sufficient to accommodate twelve teams of horses. Traditionally founded by King Tarquinius Priscus, it does not seem to have become a permanent structure until 329 BC (Livy viii. 20.1). In later times, it was much embellished, notably by Augustus who erected on the spina the great Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II from Heliopolis (it now stands in the Piazza del Populo). The vast arena was frequently damaged by the fires that afflicted the imperial capital; on several occasions, there was loss of life when structural failure occurred under the weight of the huge crowds that attended the events. Trajan was himself an ardent fan of the Circus so it is scarcely surprising that he took on the task of restoring the arena. The present specimen is a good example of the rare issue that commemorated the completion of this undertaking. More than a century later (AD 213), the Emperor Caracalla issued a similar type to record his own restoration work on the Circus Maximus. The last recorded games in this celebrated arena took place under the Ostrogothic king Totila in AD 550."
3 commentsCharles S09/15/14 at 05:40kc: great!!!

Trajan, RIC 632, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Portus Traiani)Æ Sestertius (26.66g, Ø35mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P CO[S VI P P] laureate draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: [PORTVM TRAIANI] around, S C in ex., Basin of Trajan's harbour at Portus Traiani, near Ostia, surrounded by warehouses, ships in centre.
RIC 632 (R2); Cohen 305; STrack 438; MIR 470v (18 spec.; same die pair as Woytek Plate 94-470v3); BMC 770A (but COS V must be COS VI); RHC 104:59
ex Jean Elsen Auction 95; ex coll. A. Senden: "L'architecture des monnaies Romaines".2 commentsCharles S08/04/12 at 05:25kc: please inform me when you get tired of it! Smile

Trajan, RIC 632, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Portus Traiani)Æ Sestertius (26.66g, Ø35mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P CO[S VI P P] laureate draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: [PORTVM TRAIANI] around, S C in ex., Basin of Trajan's harbour at Portus Traiani, near Ostia, surrounded by warehouses, ships in centre.
RIC 632 (R2); Cohen 305; STrack 438; MIR 470v (18 spec.; same die pair as Woytek Plate 94-470v3); BMC 770A (but COS V must be COS VI); RHC 104:59
ex Jean Elsen Auction 95; ex coll. A. Senden: "L'architecture des monnaies Romaines".2 commentsCharles S07/14/12 at 08:21Randygeki(h2): Nice patina and cool coin!

Trajan, RIC 534, Sestertius of AD 107 (Trajan spears Dacian)Æ Sestertius (24.3g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right wearing aegis.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen Dacian.
RIC 534 [S]; Cohen 503; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3204; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 101:25

This type celebrates the victory over the Dacians in AS 106.1 commentsCharles S07/13/12 at 16:35ancientdave: Great reverse!

Trajan, RIC 750, for Marciana, Sestertius of AD 113-117 (Elephant biga)Æ Sestertius (23.87g, Ø33mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD 113-117.
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA, draped diademed bust of Marciana facing right.
Rev.: EX SENATVS CONSVLTO (around), S C (in ex.), Statue of Marciana seated on elephant biga advancing left.
RIC (Trajan) 750 [R3]; Cohen 13; BMC 1086; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 104:61
ex Künker Auktion 204; exemplar der Auktion Fritz Rudolf Künker 136, Osnabrück 2008, Nr. 1009.

This type was issued to commemorate the funeral and consecration in AD 112 of Ulpia Marciana, the sister of Trajan, mother of Matidia, grandmother of the empress Sabina. Like Trajan's wife Plotina, she refused the title of Augusta when it was offered to her when Trajan became emperor, but accepted it in AD 105, together with Plotina. She died in AD 112 and was immediately consecrated
3 commentsCharles S07/08/12 at 13:36Steve E: Pleasant portrait! Great catch!

Trajan, RIC 761, for Matidia, Sestertius of AD 112-117 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (25.51g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD September 112-117.
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped diademed bust of Matidia facing right.
PIETAS AVGST (around) S C (in ex.), Pietas standing left, placing her hands on the heads of two children.
RIC (Trajan) 761 [R3]; Cohen 11 (350 fr.); BMC 1088; MIR 730 var.1 (33 spec.); Strack 521; Banti 1 (20 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 107:112
ex Ibercoins, Madrid

Matidia was the daughter of Trajan's sister Marciana and thus niece of Trajan, born about AD 68. She assumed the title of Augusta upon the death of her mother in 112. On reverse, Pietas symbolizes Matidia with her daughters Matidia the younger and Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. After her death in 119, a temple was dedicated to her on the forum of Trajan.5 commentsCharles S07/06/12 at 18:11kc: Now you have 2 of the magic trio (Plotina - Marcia...

Trajan, RIC 761, for Matidia, Sestertius of AD 112-117 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (25.51g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD September 112-117.
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped diademed bust of Matidia facing right.
PIETAS AVGST (around) S C (in ex.), Pietas standing left, placing her hands on the heads of two children.
RIC (Trajan) 761 [R3]; Cohen 11 (350 fr.); BMC 1088; MIR 730 var.1 (33 spec.); Strack 521; Banti 1 (20 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 107:112
ex Ibercoins, Madrid

Matidia was the daughter of Trajan's sister Marciana and thus niece of Trajan, born about AD 68. She assumed the title of Augusta upon the death of her mother in 112. On reverse, Pietas symbolizes Matidia with her daughters Matidia the younger and Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. After her death in 119, a temple was dedicated to her on the forum of Trajan.5 commentsCharles S07/06/12 at 18:08ancientdave: Wow, fantastic coin! How neat that it portrays the...

Trajan, RIC 761, for Matidia, Sestertius of AD 112-117 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (25.51g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD September 112-117.
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped diademed bust of Matidia facing right.
PIETAS AVGST (around) S C (in ex.), Pietas standing left, placing her hands on the heads of two children.
RIC (Trajan) 761 [R3]; Cohen 11 (350 fr.); BMC 1088; MIR 730 var.1 (33 spec.); Strack 521; Banti 1 (20 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 107:112
ex Ibercoins, Madrid

Matidia was the daughter of Trajan's sister Marciana and thus niece of Trajan, born about AD 68. She assumed the title of Augusta upon the death of her mother in 112. On reverse, Pietas symbolizes Matidia with her daughters Matidia the younger and Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. After her death in 119, a temple was dedicated to her on the forum of Trajan.5 commentsCharles S07/06/12 at 11:33Kained but Able: Oh my! Matidia, what a rare treasure!!

Trajan, RIC 469, Sestertius of AD 107-111 (Third donative)Æ Sestertius (24,33g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 107-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan draped over left shoulder facing right.
Rev.: CONGIARIVM TERTIVM (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan seated left on platform, officer seated on a second, lower platform, with Liberalitas statue and tripod; man in toga on steps before the second platform.
RIC 469 [R]; BMC 769; Cohen 45 (Fr.20); MIR 312b (21 spec.); Strack 415; Banti 37 (14 spec.); RHC 102:48
ex Bolaffi Ambassador auction

This issue commemorates the third donative upon Trajan's return to Rome in AD 107 after the second Dacian war.2 commentsCharles S06/28/12 at 21:57Randygeki(h2): Very nice!

Trajan, RIC 575a, As of AD 106Æ As (10.1g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (below), octastyle temple, statue standing between columns.
RIC 575a (S); BMC 955; Cohen 553; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3236; Foss (RHC) 102:43
ex CNG auction

According to some, this was issued on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the reign with celebration of temples which Trajan had restored. In fact it is unknown. The temple which is represented here has been a source of many speculations: Honos, Jupiter Victor, Pax and Venus Genetrix have all been proposed. Strack has many convincing arguments that the statue represents Genius and the temple is the one that Trajan dedicated to Divus Nerva.1 commentsCharles S06/20/12 at 09:47Kained but Able: Beautiful temple!

Trajan, RIC 740, for Plotina, Sestertius of AD 112 (Fides)Æ Sestertius (27.10g, Ø36mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Trajan, AD 112.
Obv.: PLOTINA AVG - IMP TRAIANI, diademed, draped bust of Trajan's wife, Plotina, facing right, hair elaborately dressed in two tiers over brow, stephane above, elaborately waved at the back, falling down her neck in plait.
Rev.: FIDES AVGVST / S C, Fides standing right holding grain ears in right hand and basket of fruits in left.
RIC (Trajan) 740 [R3]; Cohen 121 commentsCharles S06/16/12 at 00:40kc: Great coin! Shocked

Trajan, RIC 658, Sestertius of AD 115-117 (Ninth proclamation as Imperator)Æ Sestertius (27.3g, Ø33mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck 115-117.
IMP CAES NER TRAIAno OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P laureate draped bust of Trajan right
IMPERATOR VIIII / S C [in ex.] Trajan seated right on platform with two officers, a commander, six soldiers and a horse before the platform.
RIC 658 [R]; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 105/73

Issued on the occasion of Trajan's ninth proclaimation as imperator after his conquest of Mesopotamia in 115 AD
1 commentsCharles S06/16/12 at 00:36kc: Very interesting reverse!!!

Trajan, RIC 666, Sestertius of AD 116 (Three kings assigned in the East)Æ Sestertius (25.16g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI PP laureate draped bust, right.
Rev.: REGNA ADSIGNATA [around edge] S C [in ex.] Trajan seated left on platform, prefect and soldier standing; three kings standing before
RIC 666 [R]; Cohen 325; Strack 475; MIR 593v (40 spec., this spec. listed); BMC 1043; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 104:67
ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 57

Trajan assigns kingdoms to client princes in the East in AD 114. The three kings are presumably of Armenia, Mesopotamia and Parthia.4 commentsCharles S06/16/12 at 00:35kc: Great detail on this scene! Very very beautiful!!!

Trajan, RIC 642, Sestertius of AD 116-117 (Conquest of Mesopotamia)Æ Sestertius (26.2g, Ø33mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 116-117.
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right
ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA POTESTATEM PR REDACTAE [around] S C [in field] Trajan standing right, holding spear and parazonium; on the ground, the reclining figures of Armenia, the Euphrates and the Tigris
RIC 642 [R]; Cohen 39; Foss (Roman Historical Coins): 105/71

Coin minted between 116 spring and 117 aug (PARTHICO in legend) on the occasion of the conquest of Mesopotamia in 115. Beginning in 114 AD, Trajan began his campaign against Parthia which had deposed the pro-Roman king of Armenia. By 115 AD Trajan had turned Armenia into a Roman province. He then moved southward through Mesopotamia, capturing the Parthian capital, Ctesiphon, in 116 AD.1 commentsCharles S06/12/12 at 15:22Kained but Able: The symbolism on this reverse is awesome, all the ...

Trajan, RIC 666, Sestertius of AD 116 (Three kings assigned in the East)Æ Sestertius (25.16g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI PP laureate draped bust, right.
Rev.: REGNA ADSIGNATA [around edge] S C [in ex.] Trajan seated left on platform, prefect and soldier standing; three kings standing before
RIC 666 [R]; Cohen 325; Strack 475; MIR 593v (40 spec., this spec. listed); BMC 1043; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 104:67
ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 57

Trajan assigns kingdoms to client princes in the East in AD 114. The three kings are presumably of Armenia, Mesopotamia and Parthia.4 commentsCharles S06/06/12 at 04:08SPQR Coins: You have a truly impressive collection, thanks for...

Trajan, RIC 656, Sestertius of AD 115-117 (Eighth proclamation as Imperator)Æ Sestertius (25.5g, Ø33mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck 115-117.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIAno OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P laureate draped bust of Trajan right
Rev.: IMPERATOR VIII / S C [in ex.] Trajan seated right on platform with two officers, a commander, six soldiers and a horse before the platform.
RIC 656 [R]; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 105/72

This type was issued on the occasion of Trajan's eighth proclaimation as imperator after his conquest of Mesopotamia in 115 AD.1 commentsCharles S06/05/12 at 18:35Legatus: Beauty

Trajan, RIC 666, Sestertius of AD 116 (Three kings assigned in the East)Æ Sestertius (25.16g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI PP laureate draped bust, right.
Rev.: REGNA ADSIGNATA [around edge] S C [in ex.] Trajan seated left on platform, prefect and soldier standing; three kings standing before
RIC 666 [R]; Cohen 325; Strack 475; MIR 593v (40 spec., this spec. listed); BMC 1043; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 104:67
ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 57

Trajan assigns kingdoms to client princes in the East in AD 114. The three kings are presumably of Armenia, Mesopotamia and Parthia.4 commentsCharles S06/05/12 at 18:34Legatus: Still another great coin. Great detail

Trajan, RIC 637, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Via Traiana)Æ Sestertius (26.3g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DACPM TR P COS VI P P laureate draped bust of Trajan
VIA TRAIANA [in ex.] SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [below] woman reclining left holding a wheel and a branch
RIC 637 [S]; BMC 988; Foss (Roman Historical Coins): 103/54
ex CNG mail bid sale 57

This type records the construction of a road at the Emperor's expense in AD 109 from Beneventum to Brundisium. 1 commentsCharles S06/05/12 at 18:33Legatus: You're killing me with all these beautiful coi...

Trajan, RIC 607, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Aqua Traiana)Æ Sestertius (24.4g, Ø33mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P laureate bust of Trajan right, light drapery on left shoulder.
Rev.: AQVA TRAIANA [in ex.] SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [left and right in ex.] Genius of the Aqua Traiana reclining left in arched shrine supported by two columns; holding reed and resting left arm on urn from which water flows.
RIC 607 [S]; Cohen 23; Strack 421; MIR 448b and pl. 89 (citing 19 examples of this variety); BMC 975; RCV 3179 var. (COS V); RHC 103:53

This type celebrates the construction of the Aqua Traiana which was dedicated on 20 June 109 constructed to improve the water supply of Rome. A branch of the Anio Novus was carried over the valley between the Caelian and the Aventine. The aqueduct terminated in the Transtiberim region of ancient Rome, the present-day Trastevere.
A lofty arcade was built upon the 'agger' of Servilius Tullius and passing over the Via Appia and the Porta Capena to the Piscina Publica. Terra-cotta water pipes with the name of Trajan and a leaden pipe inscribed AQVA TRAIANA have been found in excavations.

Certificate of Authenticity by David R. Sear / A.C.C.S., Ref. 102CR/RI/C/V, January 8, 20151 commentsCharles S06/05/12 at 18:32Legatus: Outstanding!!!!!

Trajan, RIC 666, Sestertius of AD 116 (Three kings assigned in the East)Æ Sestertius (25.16g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI PP laureate draped bust, right.
Rev.: REGNA ADSIGNATA [around edge] S C [in ex.] Trajan seated left on platform, prefect and soldier standing; three kings standing before
RIC 666 [R]; Cohen 325; Strack 475; MIR 593v (40 spec., this spec. listed); BMC 1043; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 104:67
ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 57

Trajan assigns kingdoms to client princes in the East in AD 114. The three kings are presumably of Armenia, Mesopotamia and Parthia.4 commentsCharles S06/05/12 at 18:22David Atherton: Very historically important reverse. I love it.

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