What is RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?

RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius) is a Bronze Sestertius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 600 (sestertius).

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Column of Trajan surmounted by statue of Trajan; two eagles at base with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?

RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.28g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Trajan Sestertius, Column reverse (RIC II 600)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

112 AD-114 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.28g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P

Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right

Reverse

S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

Column of Trajan surmounted by statue of Trajan; two eagles at base

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius) is a sestertius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Column of Trajan surmounted by statue of Trajan; two eagles at base. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.28g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 Sestertius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?: RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius) is a Bronze Sestertius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 600 (sestertius).
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Column of Trajan surmounted by statue of Trajan; two eagles at base with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius)?: RIC II Trajan 600 (sestertius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.28g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.