What is RIC II Trajan 635?

RIC II Trajan 635 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 635.

Trajan Dupondius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II 635)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 635

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

112 AD-114 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

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

Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C

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

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 635 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.

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 635?: RIC II Trajan 635 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 635.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 635?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped, right 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 SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C. Portrait type: radiate.