© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Dupondius - Trajan TR POT COS II S C; Abundantia
| Bronze | 12.6 g | 28.5 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 | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.92–17.629 g;Diameter varies: 27–30.35 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Abundantia on its reverse side, which symbolizes prosperity and abundance. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and public works projects, which helped to expand the Roman Empire and bring prosperity to its citizens.
