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Dupondius - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Trajan, in military dress, standing front, head left, striding between two trophies, left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum.
The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.22–15.04 g;Diameter varies: 23–28 mm;
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 Emperor Trajan, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and public works projects, including the construction of the Forum Trajanum, which was completed in 112 AD.
