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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL; Abundantia
| Bronze | 14.3 g | 26 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 | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae; child holding roll next to her.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ALIM ITAL
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Alimenta Italiae.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Nourishment of Italy.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.64–14.96 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin features the image of the Roman goddess Abundantia, who is depicted holding a cornucopia and a scepter. Abundantia was the goddess of abundance, prosperity, and good fortune, and her presence on the coin symbolized the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Trajan.
