Trajan (98-117), Aureus, Rome, AD 112-114; AV (g 7,25; mm 18; h 7); IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. Frontal view of the hexastyle façade of Trajan's Forum, with central entrance and two alcoves containing statues to either side, an elaborate statue group comprised of a facing chariot drawn by six horses between three statues on each side atop the roof; in ex. FORVM TRAIAN. RIC 257; C 168; Calicó 1031.Rare. A superb and sought-after architectural reverse type; very fine.