What is RIC II Trajan 702?

RIC II Trajan 702 is a Bronze Quadrans of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 702.

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 702?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hercules, diademed, right, wearing lion-skin with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Boar right with head down with the inscription S C. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 702?

RIC II Trajan 702 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 15mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Trajan Quadrans, Boar reverse (RIC II 702)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 702

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

114 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.21g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM

Bust of Hercules, diademed, right, wearing lion-skin

Reverse

S C

Boar right with head down

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 702 is a quadrans of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Boar right with head down. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.21g, 15mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 702?: RIC II Trajan 702 is a Bronze Quadrans of Trajan (114 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 702.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 702?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hercules, diademed, right, wearing lion-skin with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Boar right with head down with the inscription S C. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 702?: RIC II Trajan 702 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 15mm, die axis 7 h, struck.