Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

€253,550.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year103-111
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#586, OCRE#ric.2.tr.586, BMC RE#908, Cohen#573
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes with aegis).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, of Nerva Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation)
Reverse descriptionTrophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield; at base, one round and one oblong shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
(Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (103-111)  - -
Catalog ID7131653250
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