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Dupondius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Victory
| Bronze | 13.3 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 | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base (sometimes trophy has no weapons).
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: 13.18–13.32 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Trajan (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C; Victory) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 13.3 g has an interesting fact that the reverse side of the coin depicts Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing Trajan's naval victories and military campaigns.
