TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. AV Aureus (7.37 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 104/5-107. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Woytek-202cB (this coin cited); RIC-209; Calico-1109. Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis; Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trajan, thrusting spear and holding reins, on horse rearing right; to lower right, fallen Dacian cowering to right. Very sharply struck and incredibly brilliant, this dazzling specimen yields tremendous eye appeal and emanates from the earlier portion of Trajans rather stable and steady reign. From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.<p>Ex: Stacks (12/2001) Lot # 25.<p>Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 9 (4/1996) Lot # 858.<p>Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 7 (3/1994) Lot # 725.<p>Ex: Bourgey (1992) Lot # 27.