Trajan Denarius, Vesta reverse
RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius) · 98 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
PLOTINA AVG IMP TRAIANI
Bust of Plotina, draped, right; hair in queue
Reverse
CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P
Vesta seated left on curule chair, holding palladium and short sceptre
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius) is a denarius of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left on curule chair, holding palladium and short sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius)?
- RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 730 (denarius).
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Plotina, draped, right; hair in queue with the inscription PLOTINA AVG IMP TRAIANI. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left on curule chair, holding palladium and short sceptre with the inscription CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius)?
- RIC II Trajan 730 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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