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RIC II Trajan 486 (as)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Trajan 486 (as). Denomination: As. Authority: Trajan. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right, with the legend IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed in left; at her feet a kneeling Dacian holding up his arms to her, with the legend S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C.

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Historical context

Trajan was Roman emperor from 98 to 117, having been adopted as heir and successor by Nerva after distinguishing himself in military campaigns. Remembered as a soldier-emperor of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, Trajan presided over major military expansion, during which he annexed Dacia and Nabataea and expanded the Roman Empire to its maximum territorial extent. The Roman Senate awarded him the title of optimus princeps, meaning 'the best ruler'.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as connects Trajan's imperial titles with his campaigns in Dacia. The obverse legend titles him "IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P", reflecting his victories and position. On the reverse, Roma is depicted in military dress holding Victory and a spear, while a Dacian kneels at her feet, accompanied by the inscription "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Trajan

Design

Obverse
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear, reversed in left; at her feet a kneeling Dacian holding up his arms to her
Obverse legend
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Reverse legend
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II Trajan 486 (as)
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Reverse legend to match
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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