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Sestertius of Trajan
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Obv: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to r. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP
Rev: arch with elaborate sculptural decorations on the sides, pediment and frieze. Six-horse chariot above. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
L.A. Lawrence (1) (by 1934) sold or donated; to British Museum London (1934-1977) exchanged; [with Stanley Gibbons London (1977)] sold; to Robert Erskine (3) London (1977-2024) sold; [through Noonans London “Robert Erskine sale ” April 8 2025 lot 1606]; to the Harvard Art Museums.
1. Dr Laurie A. Lawrence (1857-1949)
2. Robert William Hervey Erskine (1930-2024). A ticket with the coin reads “S. Gibbs 1977”.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Mark and Lottie Salton Fund
Title: Sestertius of Trajan
Description:
Obv: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to r.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP
Rev: arch with elaborate sculptural decorations on the sides, pediment and frieze.
Six-horse chariot above.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
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