Trajan Denarius, Felicitas reverse
RIC II Trajan 343 · 114 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 343 is a denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.24g, 17mm 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 343?
- RIC II Trajan 343 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 343.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 343?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 343?
- RIC II Trajan 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 17mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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