© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Pax
| Bronze | 13.6 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 | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, with torch in right hand setting fire to a pile of arms and holding cornucopiae in left.
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: 12.388–14.41 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is fitting, as Trajan's reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire, a time of relative peace and prosperity.
