Trajan Dupondius, Roma reverse
RIC II Trajan 484 · 103 AD-111 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped on left shoulder, right
Reverse
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed, in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 484 is a dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed, in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.67g, 27mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Trajan 484?
- RIC II Trajan 484 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 484.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 484?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed, in left with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 484?
- RIC II Trajan 484 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.67g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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