What is RIC II Trajan 676?

RIC II Trajan 676 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 676.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 676?

RIC II Trajan 676 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.06g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Dupondius, Trajan reverse (RIC II 676)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 676

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

114 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

17.06g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 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

SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C

Trajan, in military dress, standing front, head left, striding between two trophies, left and right

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 676 is a dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trajan, in military dress, standing front, head left, striding between two trophies, left and right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.06g, 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 676?: RIC II Trajan 676 is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 676.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 676?: 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 Trajan, in military dress, standing front, head left, striding between two trophies, left and right with the inscription SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 676?: RIC II Trajan 676 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.06g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.