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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C; Providentia
| Bronze | 12.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 10.3–13.76 g;Diameter varies: 27–27.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which is fitting since the name Trajan is derived from the Latin word "trahere," meaning "to draw" or "to pull," and Providentia is often depicted as a goddess who pulls the strings of fate.
