Dupondius - Trajan PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C; Providentia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing right hand at large globe lying left, resting left elbow on column, and holding vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C
Translation:
Providentia Augusti. Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the emperor. The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers' salaries and was also used for public works, such as building roads and bridges. It was an important coin for the Roman Empire's economy and played a significant role in the empire's expansion and military conquests.
