ANCIENT THEMES. Trajan. AD 97-117. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 23.23 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570 .Electronic Auction 499 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Trajan. AD 97-117. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 23.23 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570
. Laureate and draped bust right / AQ VA/TRAIANA in two lines in exergue , Genius of the Aqua Traiana reclining left under arched and ornamented grotto supported by two columns, holding reed and leaning on urn from which water flows. Johnson & Martini 1656-9; Basel I.56; Klawans 1. Attractive brown surfaces, slight marks. Good VF. |