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Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 12.9 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 | 12.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left; left foot is on head of Dacian, right on helmet; by cuirass, three shields.
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: 12.19–13.84 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 (98-117 AD). It was an important coin for the Roman economy and was widely used throughout the empire.
