Trajano, Æ Sestercio, Roma 104-111 d.C. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Templo

Roman Empire - Trajan (98 - 117 A.D.), bronze sestertius (27,07 g. 32 mm.), minted in Rome, 104-111 A.D. Octostyle temple of Venus.

IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, displaying bare shoulder & chest, slight drapery on left shoulder.

SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, octostyle temple of Venus Genetrix(?), Venus standing within; Jupiter seated facing in pediment, flanked by smaller reclining figures; five statues on roof; SC in exergue.

RIC 575; C. 552.

Fine condition. Very attractive brown old cabinet patina, very scarce!

2023-10451 (MM107-01)