What is RIC II Trajan 641?

RIC II Trajan 641 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 641.

Trajan Dupondius, Via Trajana reverse (RIC II 641)

Obverse

Trajan. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 641

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

112 AD-114 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

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

Head of Trajan, radiate, right

Reverse

VIA TRAIANA

Via Trajana, draped, reclining left, resting left elbow on rock, left hand on wheel balanced on left knee, holding branch in left hand

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 641 is a dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Via Trajana, draped, reclining left, resting left elbow on rock, left hand on wheel balanced on left knee, holding branch in left hand.

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 641?: RIC II Trajan 641 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (112 AD-114 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 641.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 641?: The obverse depicts Head of Trajan, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVAE TRAIANO AVG DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Via Trajana, draped, reclining left, resting left elbow on rock, left hand on wheel balanced on left knee, holding branch in left hand with the inscription VIA TRAIANA. Portrait type: radiate.