What is RIC II Trajan 665?

RIC II Trajan 665 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 665.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 665?

RIC II Trajan 665 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.07g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Providentia reverse (RIC II 665)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 665

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

114 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.07g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P

Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C

Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing right hand at large globe lying left, resting left elbow on column, and holding vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 665 is a dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing right hand at large globe lying left, resting left elbow on column, and holding vertical sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.07g, 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 665?: RIC II Trajan 665 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 665.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 665?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing right hand at large globe lying left, resting left elbow on column, and holding vertical sceptre in left with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 665?: RIC II Trajan 665 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.07g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.