© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
| Bronze | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, one round and one oblong shield; at base, one round and one oblong shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate
Comment
Mass varies: 7.7–14.43 g;Diameter varies: 25.84–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Trajan, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and public works projects, including the construction of the Forum Trajanum, which was completed in 112 AD.
