Catalog Reference
RIC II Trajan 823
Ruler
Trajan
Denomination
Aureus
Date
98 AD-117 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.07g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVVS CLAVDIVS

Head of Divus Claudius, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST

Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 823 is an aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.07g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Trajan 823?
RIC II Trajan 823 is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 823.
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 823?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Claudius, laureate, right with the inscription DIVVS CLAVDIVS. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 823?
RIC II Trajan 823 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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