RIC II Trajan 147B — Trajan Denarius
RIC II Trajan 147B · 103 AD-111 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig
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 five shields, sword, and two javelins
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 147B is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy of five shields, sword, and two javelins. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.99g, 18mm 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 147B?
- RIC II Trajan 147B is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 147B.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 147B?
- 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 five shields, sword, 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 147B?
- RIC II Trajan 147B was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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