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RIC II Trajan 743 (denarius)
Ruler
Trajan
Denomination
Denarius
Date
98 AD-117 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.43g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
7 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 (denarius) is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 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 743 (denarius)?
RIC II Trajan 743 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 743 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 743 (denarius)?
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 (denarius)?
RIC II Trajan 743 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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