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Auction: 24005 - The Official Coinex Auction of Ancient, British and World Coins
Lot: 126

NGC Ch XF ~ Fine Style | Roman Empire, Trajan (AD 98-117), AE Sestertius, Rome, c. 107, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate and draped bust right, rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Spes standing left holding flower, S-C across fields, 24.85g (RIC 519; Cohen 459; BMC 810), pleasant toning, detailed with an imposing portrait, reverse slightly softened to inscription but otherwise very fine to good very fine, in an NGC 'Ancients' holder, graded Choice Extremely Fine ~ Fine Style (Strike: 5/5, Surface 3/5) [NGC Cert. #8221849-012]

Provenance

The Major Hamish and Mrs Ann Orr-Ewing Collection of Roman Coins

Purchased from Spink, c. May 1974, with ticket in the hand of George Muller - £720

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Sold for
£520

Starting price
£280