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Dupondius - Trajan TR POT COS II P P S C; Abundantia
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 26.5 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 | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Abundantia, seated left on throne, with cornucopiae as arms, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on fold of drapery over lap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT 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: 8.99–14.89 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 mm;
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, which was 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 obverse of the coin features the bust of Trajan, while the reverse depicts the goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity. The inscription "TR POT COS II P P S C" stands for "Traianus Potens Consul II Pater Patriae Sensus Communis," which translates to "Trajan, powerful consul for the second time, father of the fatherland, and leader of the common sense." Overall, the Dupondius - Trajan (TR POT COS II P P S C; Abundantia) (98-99) coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD.
