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Traianus Ae Sestertius, Bridge Revers

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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
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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?
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Excellent find.
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I've always loved that reverse. Nice catch.
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bridge with two-storied superstructure


Anyone know if this was an aqueduct or a bridge for people?

Nice coin by the way!
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it was a single-span bridge over the river Danube, build for the troops
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Ah ok very interesting--thanks!
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Was this a purchase, or a dug find?


A Purchase
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Awesome find I love those big ones
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