Trajan Denarius, Bust reverse
RIC II Trajan 327 · 114 AD · Rome
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right
Reverse
PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with hair falling in two locks down neck
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 327 is a denarius of Trajan (114 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with hair falling in two locks down neck.
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 327?
- RIC II Trajan 327 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 327.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 327?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. The reverse depicts Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right with hair falling in two locks down neck with the inscription PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
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