What is RIC II Trajan 586?

RIC II Trajan 586 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 586.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 586?

RIC II Trajan 586 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.33g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Trophy reverse (RIC II 586)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 586

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

103 AD-111 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.33g

Diameter

25mm

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, right (sometimes with aegis)

Reverse

S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield; at base, one round and one oblong shield

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 586 is a dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield; at base, one round and one oblong shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.33g, 25mm 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 586?: RIC II Trajan 586 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 586.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 586?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes with aegis) with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. The reverse depicts Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield; at base, one round and one oblong shield with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 586?: RIC II Trajan 586 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.33g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.