Trajan Denarius
RIC II Trajan 186 · 103 AD-111 AD · Rome
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Head of Trajan, laureate, right
Reverse
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 186 is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae.
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 186?
- RIC II Trajan 186 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 186.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 186?
- The obverse depicts Head of Trajan, laureate, right with the inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
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