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RIC II Trajan 497 (as)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Trajan 497 (as). Denomination: As. Authority: Trajan. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Trajan, laureate, right (sometimes with aegis), with the legend IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.

The reverse shows aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, with the legend S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze as was issued under Trajan's authority. The obverse legend names him as "IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P", reflecting his fifth consulship and military titles. The reverse legend "S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C" incorporates the title of optimus princeps, meaning 'the best ruler', which was bestowed upon the emperor by the Roman Senate.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Trajan

Design

Obverse
Bust of Trajan, laureate, right (sometimes with aegis)
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left
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 497 (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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