TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AE Sestertius (26.92 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 112-114. NGC Ch VF★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.RIC-637; Woytek-476v. Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMI PRINCIPI / VIA TRAIANA / S C, the Via Traiana reclining left on rocks, head right, resting hand upon wheel set upon knee and branch. A well centered and highly pleasing sestertius, featuring olive-green and brown patina with some lighter highlights on the reverse. An exceedingly attractive example of the type, yielding tremendous eye appeal. Entirely worthy of its star designation by NGC.
