Ave!

Trajan, Sestertius, Providence reverse, Beautiful!

Orichalcum; 33mm/25.3gm   Rome mint, Struck 114-117 AD

Con/ A few minor nicks and scratches, otherwise, about Extremely Fine; astonishing, glossy, and mirror-like deep green patina.

Obv/ IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TR P COS VI PP; laur. and draped bust right

Rev/ PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI SPQR S-C; Providence standing left, resting elbow on column and pointing to celestial globe below

Ref/ RIC Vol II, 663 (Trajan)

Seller's Note/ While RIC rates this issue as 'common', there is nothing common about the beautiful patina on this sestertius. This is truly a superb coin worthy of the finest collection!