Trajan Denarius, Front reverse
RIC II Trajan 796 · 98 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
Q CASSIVS VEST
Bust of Vesta, veiled, draped, right
Reverse
IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Front view of Temple of Vesta showing six columns, statue above; voting urn on left and tablet inscribed A C on right
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 796 is a denarius of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Front view of Temple of Vesta showing six columns, statue above; voting urn on left and tablet inscribed A C on right.
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 796?
- RIC II Trajan 796 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 796.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 796?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Vesta, veiled, draped, right with the inscription Q CASSIVS VEST. The reverse depicts Front view of Temple of Vesta showing six columns, statue above; voting urn on left and tablet inscribed A C on right with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. Portrait type: draped.
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