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Trajan Denarius

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 Posted 11/26/2014  2:59 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Mascot to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hi guys,
i have Trajan denarius.But I have some doubts about this coin? It is only 2,90 gr.

OBV. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP
Laureate, draped bust right

REV. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy

Weight; 2,90 gr
Size: 19-21mm
RIC II 269, C 372


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 Posted 11/26/2014  3:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add echizento to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Weight of a denarius can vary from 2.5 - 4.0 grams. I don't see anything wrong with this coin.
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As a rule of thumb ancient coins can vary considerable in weight,purity,and diameter;this is due to poor quality control in the ancient mints.
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