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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Dacia
| Bronze | 13 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 | 13 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dacia, seated left, in attitude of mourning on shield and pile of arms; before her on left a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.75–13.75 g;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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD. The coin's design features the image of Trajan on one side and the goddess Dacia on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Dacian kingdom. The coin's bronze material and 13g weight were standard for coins of its denomination during that time period.
