© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Spes
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 25.5 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 | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding up flower in right hand and raising skirt with 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: 10.1–14.41 g;Diameter varies: 25–25.75 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Spes) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 12.5 g is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's advanced metallurgical techniques during that time. The use of bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was a significant technological achievement, as it was more durable and resistant to corrosion than other metals used in coinage at the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted during Trajan's reign, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and public works projects, highlights the coin's historical significance and value to collectors and historians.
