Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, Mars

€2.00
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
Weight10.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#590, OCRE#ric.2.tr.590
Obverse descriptionHead of Trajan, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, of Nerva Trajan, emperor, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionMars, naked, walking right, holding spear and trophy.
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 (112-114)  - -
Catalog ID9118821780
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