What is RIC II Trajan 428?

RIC II Trajan 428 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (101 AD-102 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 428.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 428?

RIC II Trajan 428 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.8g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Abundantia reverse (RIC II 428)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 428

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

101 AD-102 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.8g

Diameter

28mm

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 IIII P P S C

Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 428 is a dupondius of Trajan (101 AD-102 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.8g, 28mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 428?: RIC II Trajan 428 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (101 AD-102 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 428.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 428?: 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 chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand with the inscription TR POT COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 428?: RIC II Trajan 428 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.8g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.