Trajan; AE Dupondius; Abundantia
190,00 €
Description
Trajan (98 – 117 AD). AE Dupondius, 103-111 AD. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P; radiate bust right with draped left shoulder / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Abundantia standing left holding corn ears & cornucopiae, at her feet, a child standing holding a roll, S-C, ALIM ITAL in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE27 |
| Weight [g]: | 9,16 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 460 |
| Commentary: | dark green patina, almost complete legends, fine details, somewhat rough on edge, better in hand |
Historical Context
In the 200 years after Trajan, the Senate honored every new emperor with the wish "felicior Augusto, melior Traiano" (luckier than Auguastus, better than Trajan) - long lasting appreciation of virtues and achievements of Trajan.
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