Trajan Denarius, Fortuna reverse
RIC II Trajan 320 · 114 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Bust of Trajan, laureate, right with aegis
Reverse
P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R FORT RED
Fortuna, draped, veiled, seated left on chair without back, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 320 is a denarius of Trajan (114 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, veiled, seated left on chair without back, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
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 320?
- RIC II Trajan 320 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 320.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 320?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, veiled, seated left on chair without back, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R FORT RED. Portrait type: laureate.
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