RIC II Trajan 147 Trajan obverse — Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right Obverse
RIC II Trajan 147 Trajan reverse — Trophy of four shields, two swords, and two javelins Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Trajan 147
Ruler
Trajan
Denomination
Denarius
Date
103 AD-111 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.33g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P

Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC

Trophy of four shields, two swords, and two javelins

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 147 is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy of four shields, two swords, and two javelins. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 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 147?
RIC II Trajan 147 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 147.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 147?
The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. The reverse depicts Trophy of four shields, two swords, and two javelins 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 147?
RIC II Trajan 147 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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