Trajan Denarius, Aeternitas reverse
RIC II Trajan 91 · 103 AD-111 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder)
Reverse
COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC AET AVG
Aeternitas, draped, veiled, standing right, holding out head of Sun in right hand and head of Moon in left
About This Type
This RIC II Trajan 91 is a denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, veiled, standing right, holding out head of Sun in right hand and head of Moon in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 20mm diameter.
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 91?
- RIC II Trajan 91 is a Silver Denarius of Trajan (103 AD-111 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Trajan 91.
- How do you identify RIC II Trajan 91?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder) with the inscription IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, veiled, standing right, holding out head of Sun in right hand and head of Moon in left with the inscription COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC AET AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Trajan 91?
- RIC II Trajan 91 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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