What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.08g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Dupondius — RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

249 AD-251 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.08g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG

Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

DACIA S C

Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F is a dupondius of Trajan Decius (249 AD-251 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.08g.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 IV Trajan Decius 112F?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F is a Bronze Dupondius of Trajan Decius (249 AD-251 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trajan Decius 112F.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Dacia, draped in long robe reaching feet, standing left, holding vertical staff with head of ass in right hand with the inscription DACIA S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 112F was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.08g, die axis 12 h, struck.