What is RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)?

RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 675 (dupondius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)?

RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.31g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Victory reverse (RIC II 675)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

114 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.31g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C

Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.31g, 26mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)?: RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 675 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over left shoulder in left with the inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius)?: RIC II Trajan 675 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.31g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.