What is RIC II Trajan 626?

RIC II Trajan 626 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 626.

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 626?

The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder) with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FELICITAS AVGVST S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 626?

RIC II Trajan 626 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II 626)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 626

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

112 AD-114 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Bust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder)

Reverse

FELICITAS AVGVST S C

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 626 is a dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13g, 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 626?: RIC II Trajan 626 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 626.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 626?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder) with the inscription IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus upwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FELICITAS AVGVST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 626?: RIC II Trajan 626 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.