What is RIC II Trajan 587?

RIC II Trajan 587 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 587.

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 587?

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 Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield: at base, two oblong shields with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 587?

RIC II Trajan 587 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.69g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Trophy reverse (RIC II 587)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 587

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

103 AD-111 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.69g

Diameter

27mm

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

Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield: at base, two oblong shields

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 587 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, two oblong shields. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.69g, 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.

All Trajan coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 587?: RIC II Trajan 587 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 587.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 587?: 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 Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield: at base, two oblong shields with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 587?: RIC II Trajan 587 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.69g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.