© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Trajan TR P COS II P P S C; Abundantia
| Bronze | 11.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-99 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.93–12.7 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). It was equivalent to two sestertii or one-eighth of a denarius, the standard silver coin of the time. The Dupondius was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and was an important part of everyday commerce. The particular coin , the Dupondius - Trajan (TR P COS II P P S C; Abundantia) (98-99), features an image of Emperor Trajan on one side and the goddess Abundantia on the other. Abundantia was the Roman goddess of prosperity and abundance, and her presence on the coin symbolized the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Trajan's reign. I hope that's helpful!
