Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL, Abundantia

€253,571.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year112-114
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.3 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#605, OCRE#ric.2.tr.605
Obverse descriptionBust of Trajan, radiate, right (sometimes draped on left shoulder).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Nervae Traiano Augustus, Germanicus, Dacicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. 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 sixth time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionAbundantia, draped, standing front, head left, holding out two corn-ears in right hand over boy left, and cornucopiae in left; boy holds roll in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Alimenta Italiae. The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Nourishment of Italy.)
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Mint
MintageND (112-114)  - -
Catalog ID7189158180
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