What is RIC II Trajan 398?

RIC II Trajan 398 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (98 AD-99 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 398.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 398?

RIC II Trajan 398 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.99g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Abundantia reverse (RIC II 398)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 398

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

98 AD-99 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.99g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M

Head of Trajan, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT COS II P P S C

Abundantia, seated left on throne, with cornucopiae as arms, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on fold of drapery over lap

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 398 is a dupondius of Trajan (98 AD-99 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, seated left on throne, with cornucopiae as arms, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on fold of drapery over lap. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.99g, 26mm diameter.

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.

All Trajan coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 398?: RIC II Trajan 398 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (98 AD-99 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 398.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 398?: The obverse depicts Head of Trajan, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M. The reverse depicts Abundantia, seated left on throne, with cornucopiae as arms, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on fold of drapery over lap with the inscription TR POT COS II P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 398?: RIC II Trajan 398 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.99g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.