Dupondius - Trajan TR POT COS II S C; Abundantia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated right 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Trajan and Abundantia is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity, Abundantia, on the reverse side. This image symbolizes the prosperity and wealth that Emperor Trajan brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.
