Trajan Denarius, Column reverse
RIC II Trajan 307 · 114 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
COS VI P P S P Q R
Column of Trajan surmounted with a statue of Trajan; two eagles at base and a wreath with spirals and dots on column
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 307 is a denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Column of Trajan surmounted with a statue of Trajan; two eagles at base and a wreath with spirals and dots on column. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.93g, 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 307?
- RIC II Trajan 307 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 307.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 307?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. The reverse depicts Column of Trajan surmounted with a statue of Trajan; two eagles at base and a wreath with spirals and dots on column with the inscription COS VI P P S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 307?
- RIC II Trajan 307 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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