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Trajan, RIC 632, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Portus Traiani)218 viewsÆ 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".
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Trajan, RIC 761, for Matidia, Sestertius of AD 112-117 (Pietas)213 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 571, Sestertius of AD 103-4 (Circus Maximus)153 viewsÆ 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."
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Trajan, RIC 535, Sestertius of AD 104-107152 viewsÆ 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+
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Trajan, RIC 750, for Marciana, Sestertius of AD 113-117 (Elephant biga)142 viewsÆ 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
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Trajan, RIC 572, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)126 viewsÆ Sestertius (20.83g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 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; in the panel above pediment inscribed IOM (= Iovi Optimo Maximo)(nearly invisible on this specimen)
RIC 572 [R]; BMC 844; Cohen 547; Woytek 187a; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 100:18
Ex CNG eAuct. 266; ex Deyo Collection

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
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Trajan, RIC 666, Sestertius of AD 116 (Three kings assigned in the East)120 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 740, for Plotina, Sestertius of AD 112 (Fides)100 viewsÆ 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 12
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Trajan, RIC 390, Sestertius of AD 98-99 (Pax)94 viewsÆ Sestertius (20.7g, Ø33mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in ex.), Pax seated left, holding a branch and a sceptre.
RIC 390; Cohen 611
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Trajan, RIC 607, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Aqua Traiana)87 viewsÆ 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, 2015
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Trajan, RIC 469, Sestertius of AD 107-111 (Third donative)86 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 617, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Basilica Ulpia)77 viewsÆ Sestertius (21,28g, Ø 32,8mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CA[ES NERVAE] TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR [P COS VI P P], laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: BASILICA VLPIA / S C in ex. S P [Q R OPTI]MO PR[INCIPI] around, façade of Trajan's forum showing main entrance flanked by a double-collonade on a podium of three steps; the columns support one central pier and two smaller side piers; above, sculptured frieze with quadriga in the centre facing, flanked by bigae.
RIC 617 (R2); BMC 983; Cohen 44; Strack 424; Banti 36 (5 spec.); MIR 464v; rev. die seems to match MIR 464vf & 464v1 and pl.92.
Ex Calgary Coin (Robert Kokotailo), Jan., 2016; ex old Calgary collection (MS) from 1980's or earlier.
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Trajan, RIC 412, Sestertius of AD 99-100 (Concordia)72 viewsÆ Sestertius (24.8g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 99-100.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right
Rev.: TR POT COS III PP (around) S C (in ex.), Concordia seated left, with patera and cornucopiae.
RIC 412; Cohen 623
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Trajan, RIC 567, Sestertius of AD 107 (Trajan ploughing)71 viewsÆ Sestertius (22,55g, Ø 33mm, 6h). Rome, AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in ex., Trajan as priest, veiled, togate, ploughing right with two oxen (or cow and ox).
RIC 567 (R); BMC 829; Cohen 539 (fr.40); Strack 384; Banti 257 (4 spec.); Roman Historical Coins 102/45; MIR 14: 310
Ex Boule (Paris), Mail Bid Auction 107, Oct. 2015.

The ritual act of founding by drawing the sulcus primigenius (original furrow): Trajan as city founder
Charles S
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Trajan, RIC 642, Sestertius of AD 116-117 (Conquest of Mesopotamia)70 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 459, Sestertius of AD 108-111 (Alim Ital)70 viewsÆ Sestertius (27.6g, Ø32mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 110.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right; draped over left shoulder.
Rev.: S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) ALIM·ITAL (in ex.) S C (in field), Annona standing left, a cornucopiae and holding two corn ears above a child standing at left.
RIC 459 [S]; Cohen 7; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 103:53

This type advertises Trajan's expansion of Nerva's charity to the poor children of Italy.
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Trajan, RIC 572, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)68 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 573, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)68 viewsÆ Sestertius (20.83g, 33mm, 6h), Rome mint, Struck AD 103-104.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate, draped bust of Trajan right.
S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI [round border] S C [in ex.] monumental richly decorated triumphal arch; in the panel above pediment inscribed IOM (= Iovi Optimo Maximo)(nearly invisible on this specimen)
RIC 573 [R]; BMC 844; Cohen 547; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 100:18
Ex Hirsch Auction 269

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
Charles S
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Trajan, RIC 549 v., Sestertius of AD 107 (Victory crowning Trajan)66 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 637, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Via Traiana)65 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 564, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Dacia mourning)64 viewsÆ 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) 101/28e
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Trajan, RIC 658, Sestertius of AD 115-117 (Ninth proclamation as Imperator)63 viewsÆ 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
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Trajan, RIC 551, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Trajan's triumph)61 viewsÆ Sestertius (22.66g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan, facing right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan standing facing on throne, holding an olive branch and a sceptre, being crowned by a flying Victory; on each side a nude figure stretches his arms towards him; the throne is placed on a podium ornamented with guirlands on which four emblems are placed with an eagle seated in front of each.
RIC 551 [R2]; Cohen 519 (fr.50); Strack 364; MIR 184; Banti 224 (2 spec.); Roman Historical Coins: 101/35
ex Bolaffi Ambassador Auction 313

This issue celebrates Trajan's triumph in first Dacian war. The nude figures represent Dacians in imploring gesture; the four eagles represent the four victorious legions.
Charles S
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Trajan, RIC 575, Sestertius of AD 105-107 (Octastyle temple)60 viewsÆ Sestertius (27,22g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 105-107.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan facing right, aegis on shoulder.
Rev/ S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (below), Octastyle tempel with, on the pediment, a central figure seated facing flanked by two reclining figures; on roof, five statues; between columns, a figure on pedestal, naked to the waist, standing facing holding a long sceptre or spear, r. and a cornucopiae l..
RIC 575 (R); Cohen 552; BMC 857; Strack 392; MIR 302 (bust type cC, 13 examples); Banti 292 (4 spec.); RHC 103:43
ex Gorny & Mosch auction 170

Due to the lack of any specific legend on the reverse, there has been a lot of speculation as to which temple might be depicted here. Although some references seem to indicate with certainty which temple is represented, the truth is that nobody knows and we probably will never know for sure. Some argue the temple to be that of Honos, restaured by Trajan a few years earlier. Others argue that it is the temple of Jupiter (later rededicated to Divus Traianus), restaured by Trajan. According to others still, it is the temple of Venus Genetrix as the pose of central figure ressembles to statues of this divinity. Still others see Pax in the central figure and the temple is to be sought in the provinces.

On first sight, the central figure could be Honos (compare with the left figure of the illustration in Numiswiki of HONOS ET VIRTUS). However, Strack remarks that the standing position differs from all other representations of Honos, but is identical with some representations of Genius (compare issues of Antoninus Pius, e.g. RIC 70, 661, 682). Since no temples are known to have been built by Trajan, but a temple must have been dedicated to Divus Nerva around the time of this issue, this is probably the temple represented on this coin and the statue is that of the Genius of Divus Nerva. This would explain the important size of several issues with this temple in different varieties.
Charles S
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Trajan, RIC 575a, As of AD 10660 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 523, Sestertius of AD 103-111 (Victory)59 viewsÆ Sestertius (25.3g, Ø35mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 103-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C [in ex.] Winged Victory standing left, placing a wreath on a trophy.
RIC 523 [S]; Cohen 444
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Trajan, RIC 534, Sestertius of AD 107 (Trajan spears Dacian)58 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 528, Sestertius of AD 107 (Victories 2nd Dacian war)57 viewsÆ Sestertius (24.9g, Ø35mm, 6h). Rome mint, struck AD 107
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan with aegis (note the detail of the Medusa head on Trajan's chest)
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in field) Winged Victory standing right, left foot on helment, holding shield insribed VIC / DAC attached to a palm-stump.
RIC 528; Cohen 454; BMR 813; MIR 204cB and pl. 40 (citing 42 examples of this variety); RCV 3201 var. (drapery on emperor's left shoulder); RHC 101-31b

Certificate of Authenticity by David R. Sear / A.C.C.S. ref. 103CR/RI/C/CY on January 9, 2015; graded as a handsome VF, original orichalcum colour wihout patina

Extract of the certificate's Historical and Numismatic Note: The reverse of this handsome orichalcum (brass) sestertius ... commemorates the Roman victories in the Second Dacian War, which led to the annexation of that country. Victory is shown recording the achievement on ashield. The issue is dated by Hill to AD 107, the year that witnessed Trajan's victorious return to Rome from the northern wars and the celebration of a magnificent triumph for the defeat of Decebalus.
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Trajan, RIC 656, Sestertius of AD 115-117 (Eighth proclamation as Imperator)57 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 463, Sestertius of AD 110 (Aqua Traiana)54 viewsÆ 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, 2014
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Trajan, RIC 466, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Annexation of Arabia)53 viewsÆ 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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Trajan, RIC 569, Sestertius of AD 107-110 (bridge)48 viewsÆ 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.
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Trajan, RIC 602, Sestertius of AD 113-114 (Trajan's column)45 viewsÆ Sestertius (Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 113-114.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev/ S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI[around] S C [in field], Trajan's column surmounted by statue of the emperor; the column stands on a rectangular base decorated with guirlands with a door at the base and on top two eagles flanking the column.
RIC 602 (var. : bust type); Cohen 561 (20 Fr.); Strack 433; MIR 472v (13 examples of this bust type); Banti 298 (4 spec.).
ex Edgar L. Owen Ltd. (NJ, 1999)
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Trajan, RIC 586, Dupondius of AD 107 (Trophy)41 viewsÆ Dupondius (12.9g, Ø26mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, radiate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in field), Trophy with shields at base.
RIC 586; Cohen 573; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3224
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Trajan, RIC 604, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Annona with child)40 viewsÆ Sestertius (24.4g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev/ S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI[around] ALIM ITAL [in ex] S C [in field], Annona standing left, child at feet, holding two corn ears and a cornucopiae.
RIC 604; Cohen 10; Strack 419
ex Bolaffi Ambassador Auction (2008)

Expansion of Nerva's charity to poor children
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Trajan, RIC 675, As of AD 116-117 (Victory) 40 viewsÆ 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)
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Trajan, RIC 558, Sestertius of AD 106-11138 viewsÆ Sestertius (23.50g, Ø32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan with aegis, facing right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around,] S C [ex.] The Danube river god standing left, cloak billowing behind, holding reed and forcing Dacia to the ground with his knee.
RIC 558 [scarce]; Cohen 525 (fr.25); BMCRE 793 (note); Foss (Roman Historical Coins): 100/23
ex Gitbud & Naumann Auction 23 lot 777 (2014)

Historical background: In 106 A.D., Trajan besieged Sarmizegetusa, the Dacian capital. With the aid of a Dacian traitor, the Romans found and destroyed water pipes supplying the city. Running out of water and food the city fell and was burned to the ground. Decebalus fled but, followed by the Roman cavalry, committed suicide rather than face capture. The river-god on the reverse is usually described as Tiber, however, the reverse likely personifies the impact of the Roman destruction of the Dacian's water supply. Dacia's own water supply has betrayed her, knocked her to the ground, and is choking her.
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Trajan, RIC 558, Sestertius of AD 104-10738 viewsÆ Sestertius (26,37g, Ø 35mm, 6h). Rome, AD 104-107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust w. aegis.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in ex., River god Danube left, pushing Dacia down.
RIC 558 (S); BMC 793 note; Cohen 526 (fr.25); Strack 383; MIR 199c; Banti 233.
Ex Künker, Auction 270; ex Auktion Müller 41, Solingen 1983, Nr. 240.
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Trajan, RIC 510, As of AD 106-111 (Pax with Dacian supplicating)37 viewsÆ As (11.5g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right; with aegis.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in ex.), Pax seeted left with olive branch, at her feet a Dacian kneeling, supplicating.
RIC 510 var. (no sceptre); Cohen 420 var. (idem); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 101:37
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford, 1997)
Issued to mark the triumph over the Dacians in AD 106
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Trajan, RIC 569, Sestertius of AD 107-110 (bridge)37 viewsÆ Sestertius (22,96g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome, AD 107-110.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust 3/4 frontal right, Paludament left shoulder.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C below, Single-span bridge with fortified towers with stairs and statues on top at each end; below a boat.
RIC 569 (C); BMC 489 (var.: bust type); Cohen 542 (8 fr.); Strack 385 (var.: bust type)); MIR 314 (unlisted bust type x); Banti 261 (25 spec. (var.: bust type)); RCV 3207; RHC 100/21; Hill (The monuments of Ancient Rome as Coin Types) 201.
Ex cgb, August 2015.
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Trajan, RIC 663, Sestertius of AD 116 (Providentia)36 viewsÆ Sestertius (24.4g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv/ IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev/ PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R[around] S C [in field], Providentia standing l., resting elbow on column; pointing to globe at her feet.
RIC 663; Cohen 320; BMC 1041; Strack 471; Banti 89; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3189
ex CNG eAuction 2001
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Trajan, RIC 577, Sestertius of AD 103-4 (Octastyle temple w. portico)35 viewsÆ Sestertius (25.89g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-4.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right
Rev. S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around,) S C (in field below steps, l. & r. of altar), Octastyle temple on podium with steps with portico on either side, cult statue seated on pedestal in centre between the columns; architrave and roof adorned with figures; in front an altar adorned with guirlands
RIC 577 var. (without altar in front); Cohen 549 (one entry with or without altar); Strack 394; Banti 287/288; MIR 253 and pl. 50 (5 spec.); RCV 3210 var. (without altar in front); RHC 102:44; van Meter: 54/16.

Ex Soler y Llach auction 1083 (2014).

According to P. Hill, this is the temple of Jupiter Victor at the north-eastern corner of the Palatine. It was erected by Quintus Fabius around 295 BC. It was reconstructed by Domitian after it was destroyed by fire in AD 80 and rededicated by Trajan in 113. Strack believes it is most likely the temple of Divus Nervae. According to others (eg.. Clive Foss; David van Meter) it represents the temple of Venus Genetrix of the Forum of Julius Caesar with the fountain of Appiades in front. Woytek (2010) however concurs with Hill and tentatively identifies it as the temple of Jupiter Victor.
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Trajan, RIC 600, As of AD 112-114 (Trajan's column)34 viewsÆ As (11.2g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in field), Trajans' column with emperor's statue on top and two eagles at the base
RIC 600; Cohen 562 (5 Fr.); Strack 433; Sear (II) 3237.
ex Holleman (Enschede, 1997)
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Trajan, RIC 581, As of AD 104 (Hercules' club on lion skin)34 viewsÆ As (9.7g, Ø27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 104.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in field), Hercules' club resting on lion's skin draped over pedestal.
RIC 581; Cohen 565 (10 Fr.); Strack 389; Sear (II) 3237.
ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1994)

Possibly struck prior to the games held in honour of Hercules in AD 108 (Strack).
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Trajan, RIC 386, Dupondius of AD 98-99 (Abundantia)34 viewsÆ Dupondius (11.7g, Ø28mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, radiate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in ex.), Abundantia seated left on a chair formed by two cornucopiae, holding a sceptre.
RIC 386; Cohen 595 var. (obv. legend IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN ...); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 3225
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Trajan, RIC 624, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Felicitas)33 viewsÆ Sestertius (24.9g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI P Plaureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: FELICITAS AVGVST [around] S C [ex.] Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
RIC 624; Cohen 142 (4 Fr.)
ex Jesu Vico S.A., Auction 140 (2014)
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Trajan, RIC 385, Dupondius of AD 98-99 (Abundantia)32 viewsÆ Dupondius (14.3g, Ø29mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, radiate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in ex.), Abundantia holding a sceptre, seated left, on a chair formed by two cornucopiae.
RIC 385; Cohen 595; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 3225
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Trajan, RIC 550, Dupondius of AD 103-111 (Trajan crowned by Victory)29 viewsÆ Dupondius (6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 103-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, radiate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan crowened by Victory, both standing.
RIC 550; Cohen 518
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Trajan, RIC 563, Dupondius of AD 106-111 (Dacia mourning)29 viewsÆ Dupondius (10.5g, Ø 25mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
Obv.: IIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIA NO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, radiate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in ex.), Dacia seated left, mourning, on shield and arms, before trophy.
RIC 563; Cohen 533
ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1993)
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Trajan, RIC 434, As of AD 101-102 (Victory with shield)26 viewsÆ As (11.4g, Ø 26mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 101-102.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS IIII P P (around), S C (in field), Victory advancing left, holding shield insribed SPQR.
RIC 434; Cohen 640
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Trajan, RIC 492, Dupondius of AD 103-111 (Annona)25 viewsÆ Dupondius (12.4g, Ø 27-28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right; draped left shoulder with aegis.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in ex.), Annona standing left right corn ears left cornucopiae, modius at feet, ship's prow behind.
RIC 492; Cohen 470
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Trajan, RIC 393, As of AD 98-99 (Pietas)25 viewsÆ As (11.4g, Ø 28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around), S C (in field), Pietas standing left, by lighted altar right hand raised; left hand on breast.
RIC 393; Cohen 612
ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1994)
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Trajan, RIC 521, As of AD 103-111 (Victoria with branch and palm)23 viewsÆ As (10,33g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right (aegis).
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in field), advancing left, with branch and palm.
RIC 521; Cohen 436.
ex KÜnker auction 153 (2009)
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Trajan, RIC 676, Dupondius of AD 116 (Trajan between trophies)21 viewsÆ Dupondius (14.3g, Ø27mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 116.
Obv.: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP, radiate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: SENATVS POPVLVSQUE ROMANVS (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan standing between two trophies.
RIC 676; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 3219
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford, 1997)
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Trajan, RIC 591, As of AD 103-111 (Victory) 20 viewsÆ As (11.4g, Ø 28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right; aegis on chest.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRICIPI (around), S C (in field), Victory advancing left, with branch and palm.
RIC 591; Cohen 436
ex Künker auction 153 (2003)
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