Dupondius - Hadrian and Trajan DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P SC

€254,603.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#32, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.32
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Divi Traiani Augusti Filius, Traiano Hadriano Optimus Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, son of divine emperor Trajan, Trajan Hadrian, the best emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionTrajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both holding globe between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P SC
(Translation: Dacicus, Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Conqueror of the Dacians, conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID3299497570
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