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Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax
| Bronze | 12.4 g | 27.5 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 | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch out and downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; her right foot treading down Dacian whose head and shoulders only are seen.
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: 10.66–13.061 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin was used to promote the Roman Empire's ideals of peace and prosperity. The coin's reverse side features an image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, standing holding an olive branch and a scepter. This image symbolized the empire's commitment to maintaining peace and stability throughout its territories. The coin's obverse side features an image of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire from 98 to 117 AD and was known for his military conquests and extensive public building programs. The coin's design was meant to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and benevolent force that brought peace and prosperity to its people.
