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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2010,4184.1
Denomination
dupondius
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Radiate bust of Trajan, right, with traces of drapery over far shoulder and wearing aegis.
(obverse)
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Trajan
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
112-117
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Balkans
(Probably - deduced by associated material.)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
12.33 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC2 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 2: Vespasian to Hadrian
(629, p.288)
RE3 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.III: Nerva to Hadrian
(992*, p.210)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
allegory/personification
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Trajan
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Tyche/Fortuna
Acquisition name
Donated by:
HM Customs & Excise
Acquisition date
2010
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2010,4184.1