What is RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)?

RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 743 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Marciana, draped, right; hair coiled on top of head behind cresent-shaped diadem with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA. The reverse depicts Eagle walking left on sceptre, head right, wings open with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)?

RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Aureus, Eagle reverse (RIC II 743)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Aureus

Date

98 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.4g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA

Bust of Marciana, draped, right; hair coiled on top of head behind cresent-shaped diadem

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle walking left on sceptre, head right, wings open

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus) is an aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle walking left on sceptre, head right, wings open. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.4g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 743 (aureus)?: RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 743 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marciana, draped, right; hair coiled on top of head behind cresent-shaped diadem with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA. The reverse depicts Eagle walking left on sceptre, head right, wings open with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus)?: RIC II Trajan 743 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.