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№ 5990

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29 September 2008

Estimate: £700–£800

Trajan (98-117), Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, c. 116-17, for the conquest of Parthia and appointment of a new king, laureate and draped bust right, rev. REX PATHIS DATVS S C, Trajan seated left on platform, presenting Parthamaspates to kneeling Parthia, 27.34g/6h (CBN 920; RIC 672; C 352). About extremely fine, fine dark green patina, rare (£700-800)