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Dupondius - Trajan TR POT COS III P P S C; Abundantia
| Bronze | 13.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-102 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Abundantia seated left on chair with crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.758–14.46 g;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.
