What is RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)?

RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 89 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder) with the inscription IMP NERVA TRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS. The reverse depicts Dacian seated in attitude of mourning on shield; sword below with the inscription P M TR P COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)?

RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Trajan Aureus, Dacian reverse (RIC II 89)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)

Ruler

Trajan

Denomination

Aureus

Date

103 AD-111 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.23g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERVA TRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS

Bust of Trajan, laureate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder)

Reverse

P M TR P COS V P P

Dacian seated in attitude of mourning on shield; sword below

About This Type

This RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus) is an aureus of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Dacian seated in attitude of mourning on shield; sword below. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.23g, 18mm 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 89 (aureus)?: RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 89 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder) with the inscription IMP NERVA TRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS. The reverse depicts Dacian seated in attitude of mourning on shield; sword below with the inscription P M TR P COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus)?: RIC II Trajan 89 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.23g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.