Trajan; AE Sestertius; Trajan presenting king to kneeling Parthia

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Description

Trajan (98 – 117 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 114-117 AD. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI PP; draped and laureate bust right / REX PARTHIS DATVS; Traian seated left on platform on right with prefect, he presents Parthamaspates to Parthia kneeling, SC.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE33
Weight [g]: 26,10
Grade: VF/gF
Attribution: RIC 667
Commentary: brown-grey patina, some tooling to hair, some roughness on reverse with good details though - you can even recognize the Parthia's face

Historical Context

Commemorates the appointment of Parthamaspates to King of the Parthians by Trajan during his campaign in the east circa 115-116 AD.

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