What is RIC II Trajan 819?

RIC II Trajan 819 is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 819.

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 819?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing right with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 819?

RIC II Trajan 819 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.15g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Aureus, Crocodile reverse (RIC II 819)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 819

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Aureus

Date

98 AD-117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.15g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST

Crocodile standing right

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 819 is an aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.15g, 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 819?: RIC II Trajan 819 is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 819.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 819?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing right with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 819?: RIC II Trajan 819 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.15g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.