Silver Didrachm of Trajan, Caesarea in Cappadocia, 112–116. 1983.900.177

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 6.88

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 112 - 116
• Denomination: Didrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver
• Symbol: Oaa;-Art22

• Authority

  • Authority: Trajan
  • • Dynasty: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Caesarea in Cappadocia
  • Region: Cappadocia

• Obverse

  • Legend: AVTOKR KAIS NER TRAIANOS SEB GERM DAK
  • Type: Bust laur. dr. r. seen from behind with globe
  • Portrait: Trajan
  • • Dynasty: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty
    • State: Roman Empire

• Reverse

  • Legend: DEMARCH EX VPATO 6
  • Type: Female bust l. (Artemis?) in chiton holding spear in r. and patera in l.

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Uncertain value

References

• Reference: RPC III, 3004
• Citation: M.317
• Reference: S.196
• Reference: M.64c

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1983.900.177
• Lot: 1983.900
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial--East

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States