Lot 3275
Trajan, AD 98-117. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, winter AD 114-early 116. Laureate and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Trajan seated left on platform with prefect behind, extending right hand; before him, Parthamaspates and soldiers holding spears and standard; in exergue, REX PARTHVS. Cf. RIC 669 [as R4]; cf. BMC p. 218; Woytek 551v2 (this reverse die). Extremely rare. Struck on a full flan with tooling in fields and great detail in the reverse die. Olive-green patina. Extremely Fine.
Of great historical importance; only three specimens known (two reside in museums). Trajan was never shy about using his conqueror's titles in his inscriptions. This coin exhibits great action and three-dimensional power; note the delicate details on the reverse. It is a wonderful example of the selection of types: on the obverse, allegiance to the emperor and his course, and on the reverse, propaganda using current events, like a newspaper would today. The wise Trajan knew coins would be circulating throughout the vast Roman Empire for a relatively long period.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000.
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