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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Salus
| Bronze | 13.9 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 | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne, with patera in extended right hand feeding snake coiled up round lighted altar; left arm on arm of throne.
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: 11.04–20.74 g;Diameter varies: 27–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Salus) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 13.9 g is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's advanced engineering and metallurgy skills. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the goddess Salus, demonstrates the empire's attention to detail and artistic prowess. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin highlights the empire's ability to utilize various metals for currency, which was an innovative practice at the time.
