© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ITALIA REST; Italia
| Bronze | 11.83 g | - |
| 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 | 11.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan, holding sceptre, gesturing italia to raise; children in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ITALIA REST
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Senatus Consultum, Italia Restituit.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Decree of the senate. Italy restored.
Comment
Neither RIC nor Cohen mention the drape on left shoulder, but the cited coin has it.
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was a widely used denomination and was minted in large quantities, making it a common find for collectors today.
