Sestertius of Trajan (Ops) cited and illustrated in Prof. Woytek’s catalog

This sestertius of Trajan is cited and illustrated in Prof. Woytek’s catalog „Die Reichspragung des Kaisers Traianus”. Next to its valuable provenance, it is also a rare and beautiful piece, gifted with a great style of Trajan’s portrait with my favorite Gorgon head (aegis) on Princeps left shoulder. 

🔸Minted in Rome AD 106/107;
🔸33.8/33,3mm / 24,93g;
🔸OBV: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P; Laureate bust of Trajan right with aegis on the left shoulder;
🔸REV: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C, Ops seated left with the globe at her feet, holding transverse scepter and supporting head with left arm;
🔸MIR 246c2 (cited and illustrated).

Référence : Woytek MIR 246c2 (cited and illustrated, 6 specimens), Italo Vecchi, London, Auction 14, February 5, 1999, Lot 1100

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Collection : Marcus Ulpius Traianus - The Optimus Princeps