What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C?

RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.07g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Trajan Decius Dupondius — RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C

Ruler

Trajan Decius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

249 AD-251 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.07g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG

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

Reverse

LIBERALITAS AVG S C

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C is a dupondius of Trajan Decius (249 AD-251 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.07g, 23mm diameter.

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 120C?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C 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 120C.
How do you identify RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C?: RIC IV Trajan Decius 120C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.07g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.