RIC II Trajan 116 — Trajan Denarius
RIC II Trajan 116 · 103 AD-111 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right
Reverse
COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left, holding Victory on extended right hand and straight spear in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 116 is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left, holding Victory on extended right hand and straight spear in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.29g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Trajan 116?
- RIC II Trajan 116 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 116.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 116?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left, holding Victory on extended right hand and straight spear in left with the inscription COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 116?
- RIC II Trajan 116 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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