TRAJAN SESTERTII
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Architectural types
6. Circus Maximus
This Coin depicts the Circus Maximus after the completion of its restoration by Trajan in 103ad.
This reverse consists of an overall view of the Circus Maximus. In front a colonnade---number of arches will vary between 8 and 15. 2 higher entrances at each end are topped by quadrigas. The large obelisk erected by Augustus and several smaller obelisks are depicted on the spina as well as various other figures. A tetrastyle temple surmounted by the radiate head of Sol dominates the background area. One of the most desirable and recognizable of the architectural types.
from the Matthew Sersch collection
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Ex Casterman Collection Elsen auction 69
obv : IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC
34mm
23.7g
Head right, draped left shoulder
103-111 ad
12 arches type
Banti 273
This is the only Legend combination used on all varieties.
(EX) Matthew Sersch collection
obv : IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC
33mm
23.5g
Head right, aegis
103-111 ad
13 arches type
Banti 275, BMC 856
Additional variety:
Head right (RIC571, Banti 272, BMC 853)
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