What is RIC II Trajan 576?

RIC II Trajan 576 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 576.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 576?

RIC II Trajan 576 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.86g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Figure reverse (RIC II 576)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 576

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

103 AD-111 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.86g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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

Figure of Pax standing within octastyle temple with pediment of Jupiter seated between two reclining figures and five statues on roof

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 576 is a dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Figure of Pax standing within octastyle temple with pediment of Jupiter seated between two reclining figures and five statues on roof. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.86g, 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.

All Trajan coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 576?: RIC II Trajan 576 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 576.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 576?: 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 Figure of Pax standing within octastyle temple with pediment of Jupiter seated between two reclining figures and five statues on roof with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 576?: RIC II Trajan 576 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.86g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.