Lot 2553
Trajan, AD 98-117. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, c. AD 112-114. Laureate and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Female personification reclining left, holding wheel and branch. RIC 636 [as Scarce]; Cayon 326. Somewhat smoothed. Possesses a beautiful, glossy green and brown patina on the obverse, even jade-green wholly on the reverse. Wonderfully detailed, Extremely Fine.
This reverse commemorates the finishing of the VIA TRAIANA, the roadway which went from Beneventum to Brundisium. Built at Trajan's personal expense, it was over 200 miles in length and connected towns on the heel of Italy's boot along the Adriatic Sea, winding northward.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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