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Whizb4ng Pillar of the Community Canada 579 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 11:43 am This is the second coin I won in the past Triskeles/VAuction sale. I had been looking for my upgrade for my current Trajan since I didn't really like the bust on the one I currently had. The original came when I had just started collecting and was buying almost anything that was ancient. I wasn't truly happy with the coin long term and now I have begun looking for coins that will be with me for many years to come. I find this coin appealing because of its dark green patina as well as the bust of Trajan. Trajan seems very hit and miss for his portraits on his coins. This will most likely be my last coin until my birthday. I am going to try and do some serious saving to try and buy a big coin. Trajan. A.D. 98-117. Æ as (27 mm, 10.46 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 106/7. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, wearing aegis S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across field, Roma standing facing, head left, holding Victory and spear; at feet to left, Dacian kneeling in supplication right. Cf. RIC 486 (no aegis); Woytek 252c; cf. BMC 925-6 (bust); BN 605-6. And the seller's photos as well just for a reference since the tablet is never the best for pictures. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 11:50 am Wow! another super coin. Excellent details and patina. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 2:30 pm That coin is superb. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 2:47 pm Great coin! Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3444 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 3:37 pm A most excellent selection on your part. I don't even recall seeing this reverse type before. Guaranteed to keep you happy for many years to come. Lovely color too ..... try experimenting with multi directional lighting. Different arrangements might help out. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 4:36 pm fantastic color WB...nice full legend and a great reverse as well. fruit for you. Report this Post to the Staff
Whizb4ng Pillar of the Community Canada 579 Posts	Posted 07/27/2014 7:26 pm Quote: try experimenting with multi directional lighting My sister is living with me for the summer before she goes back to school. Once she leaves I get my desk and my multi directional lighting set up back. The rent I charged her actually went directly to this coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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