Roman Coin - Trajan

I like this coin very much. For the money I consider it a steal.
I have been on the look out myself for one of these !
The photo I showed before of Trajan advancing between two trophies was over struck on one of these (shadows of the original legends on both sides and the large wreath on reverse still visible).
I would like to see better pics (try a dark background) as something seems slightly 'off'. The large S C which you have made horizontal leaves the wreath tilted at around 45 degrees. The ribbons should be at the bottom but of course then the S C would be askew.
Look to see if there is evidence of 'restrike'.
Or perhaps the engraver simply had an extended wine break before punching in the legend.

A very nice type - in high grade, they are very pricey. And I'm with FR - I think its authentic, but I see something askew there too.

Outdoor pictures can be difficult. Even the blue sky can add color to the pics. Overcast is generally best as it gives a diffused light without any reddish or blueish hues added.
The coin is another winner. A dealer would/should ask at minimum $20 and probably conciderably more for even this sort of 'worse for wear' condition
The type is interesting too because it has the radiate crown of a Dupondius but probably weighs in at around 8 grams. The Dupondii of Rome would be more like 12 grams. So the question is what denomination is it really ?

Which puts it in the range of 25% of a sestertius. A Dupondius being half of a sestertius and an As being half a Dupondius .... This is that rare 'beastie' called an orichalcum As. Orichalcum being valued at double that of copper.