Traianus Ae Sestertius, Bridge Revers

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Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 01/08/2018 10:23 am Stil a nice sestertius Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, drapery on left shoulder. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, bridge with two-storied superstructure, monumental gateway surmounted by statuary at either end, steps below gateway on right, boat moored in river below, S C below riverbank. Diameter: 38mm Mass: 23,05 gram Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 01/08/2018 1:10 pm Nice one. I have always liked the Roman coins that show buildings - both the ones still standing, and the ones that are nothing but rubble! Was this a purchase, or a dug find? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/08/2018 1:32 pm Excellent find. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/08/2018 5:23 pm I've always loved that reverse. Nice catch. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 01/08/2018 9:21 pm Quote: bridge with two-storied superstructure Anyone know if this was an aqueduct or a bridge for people? Nice coin by the way! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 01/09/2018 05:46 am it was a single-span bridge over the river Danube, build for the troops Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 01/09/2018 06:39 am Ah ok very interesting--thanks! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 01/09/2018 07:27 am Quote: Was this a purchase, or a dug find? A Purchase Report this Post to the Staff
Doctorwho2485 Valued Member New Zealand 292 Posts	Posted 01/09/2018 08:02 am Awesome find I love those big ones Report this Post to the Staff
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