Trajan Aureus, Winged reverse
RIC II Trajan 829 · 98 AD-117 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS VESPASIANVS
Head of Divus Vespasian, laureate, right
Reverse
IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Winged thunderbolt set on draped throne
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 829 is an aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt set on draped throne. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.23g, 19mm 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 829?
- RIC II Trajan 829 is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (98 AD-117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 829.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 829?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasian, laureate, right with the inscription DIVVS VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt set on draped throne with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 829?
- RIC II Trajan 829 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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