Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C DA CAP; Dacia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| 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#253589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dacia kneeling with hand tied behind her back; various arma around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C DA CAP
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Dacia Capta.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Conquest of Dacia.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). It was an important coin for the Roman economy and was widely used throughout the empire.
