Spes (Goddess of Hope)

Trajan, 98-117 A.D.

AR Denarius, 3.31g. 20mm. Rome, c.107 A.D. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.  Laureate head of Trajan to right with drapery on far shoulder.  Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Spes walking to left holding flower and skirt.  RIC 127. BMC 319. Woytek 266b. Luster under light toning and struck on a broad flan.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Lanz, Munich, Auction 147, 2009, lot 316.

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Extremely Fine $1,300.