Trajan Denarius, Virtus reverse
RIC II Trajan 334 · 114 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 334 is a denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.25g, 22mm 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 334?
- RIC II Trajan 334 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 334.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 334?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright in left with the inscription PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 334?
- RIC II Trajan 334 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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