Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Fortuna
| 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#253555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder attached to prow.
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Fortuna) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's use of propaganda through currency. The coin's design features Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Trajan, the Roman Emperor, on the other. This design choice was likely intended to promote Trajan's image as a wise and prosperous leader, and to reinforce the idea that his rule was blessed by the gods. This coin is a tangible example of how currency can be used as a tool for political propaganda and image-making.
