Mint State Uncirculated Emperor Trajan Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
3.79g (heavy flan), 17mm, RIC 11 (variety with Aegis on far shoulder not listed), RSC 301a (referenced only to the RD Hoard), minted 98 to 99 CE.
Certified by NGC to MS, Strike 3/5, Surface 5/5.
Lustrous iridescent colorful toning, beautiful in hand.
Among the first denarius issues for Trajan.
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right with Aegis on far shoulder.
Reverse: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Abundantia seated left holding scepter on chair with crossedcornucopia as arms, fold of drapery over lap.
Abundantia was the personification of prosperity and abundance. She was a beautiful goddess who was known for bringing grain and money in a cornucopia to the mortals as they slept. Apparently a promise of prosperity from the new Emperor.
