TRAJAN SESTERTII
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Historical Policies, Acts and Events
7. Restitution of Italy
This type alludes to the building projects, restorations, and policies of Trajan.
This reverse depicts Trajan holding sceptre, raising the kneeling figure of Italy. Two children stand between raising their arms toward the emperor.
obv : IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
rev: REST ITAL SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Bust right, draped left shoulder
103-111ad
Banti 92
This type also appears with variations.
Bust right ( RIC472)
Bust right with REST ITALIA ( RIC473)
Bust right, draped left shoulder with REST ITALIAE ( Banti 93)
All Varieties are extremely rare.
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