CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Trajan
Denomination:
Sestertius
Composition:
Orichalcum
Date:
112-114 AD
Obverse:
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust of Trajan facing right, drapery on left shoulder
Reverse:
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Woman (Via Traiana), draped, reclining left, head turned back right, resting left, elbow on rock, right hand on wheel balanced on right knee, holding branch in left hand; VIA TRAIANA SC in exergue
Reference:
BMC 986
Size:
32mm, 25.1g, 6h
Province:
Rome
Grade:
gF, some light sharpening of details by a previous owner; beautiful dark apple-green patina
Mintmark:
S C in exergue.
The Via Traiana symbolised on the reverse of this coin was a major Roman road linking Rome to the East. It was completed in 113 AD under Trajan. Trajan was one of the greatest Roman Emperors. A former soldier, he expanded the Roman Empire to its largest size in history. A philanthropist who invested in social welfare and public building programs, he is known as the second of the Five Good Emperors.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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