Catalog Reference
RIC II Trajan 147A
Ruler
Trajan
Denomination
Denarius
Date
103 AD-111 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

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 three shields, sword, and javelin

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 147A is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy of three shields, sword, and javelin.

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 147A?
RIC II Trajan 147A is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 147A.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 147A?
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 three shields, sword, and javelin with the inscription COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Portrait type: laureate.

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