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Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 103-111 |
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| Value | 1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Radiate, draped bust of Emperor Trajan facing right, rendered with characteristic portrait realism of the Trajanic period, the radiate crown with seven spikes clearly visible above his finely detailed hair. The bust is slightly draped at the shoulder. A continuous Latin legend encircles the effigy within a beaded border, naming the emperor with his full titulature. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold three-line inscription S·P·Q·R / OPTIMO / PRINCIPI arranged in the upper and central field, with the large senatorial authority mark S·C (Senatus Consulto) prominently displayed below, all enclosed within a finely rendered oak wreath (corona civica) tied at the base. The wreath is composed of detailed oak leaves and acorns, a reference to the civic crown awarded for saving Roman citizens. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Mintage | ND (103-111) |
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