TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AV Aureus (7.21 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 111. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-93; Cal-984. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Trajan standing left, holding volumen and extending hand to young boy and girl standing right; ALIM ITAL in exergue. An early reference to the Italian peninsula, this example does display a fair amount of wear across the higher points, but nevertheless stands without issue and with great overall detail remaining. <strong>To view all items from the Karl and Gertrude Pfatschbacher Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Karl+and+Gertrude+Pfatschbacher+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Karl and Gertrude Pfatschbacher Collection.
