Trajan Dupondius, Abundantia reverse
RIC II Trajan 386 · 98 AD-99 AD · Rome
Obverse
Trajan. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M
Head of Trajan, radiate, right
Reverse
TR POT COS II S C
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 386 is a dupondius of Trajan (98 AD-99 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
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 386?
- RIC II Trajan 386 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (98 AD-99 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 386.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 386?
- The obverse depicts Head of Trajan, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M. The reverse depicts Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand with the inscription TR POT COS II S C. Portrait type: radiate.
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